The Integration of Mysticism and Mission in Religious Orders
  • 1. Which religious order is known for its contemplative life?
A) Dominicans
B) Carmelites
C) Franciscans
D) Jesuits
  • 2. Who is considered the founder of the Jesuit order?
A) Teresa of Avila
B) Benedict of Nursia
C) Ignatius of Loyola
D) Francis of Assisi
  • 3. What is 'mission' commonly understood to involve in religious contexts?
A) Political involvement
B) Maintaining isolation
C) Academic scholarship
D) Spreading the faith
  • 4. Mysticism often leads to what kind of experience?
A) A feeling of oneness with God
B) A desire for material wealth
C) Social activism
D) Attachment to doctrine
  • 5. Rituals in mysticism often aim to:
A) Ensure adherence to rules
B) Facilitate connection with the divine
C) Teach moral lessons
D) Convey historical narratives
  • 6. Which order is known for its missionary work and education?
A) Carmelites
B) Trappists
C) Jesuits
D) Franciscans
  • 7. Which mystic is associated with the Carmelite order?
A) Teresa of Avila
B) Julian of Norwich
C) Saint John of the Cross
D) Thomas Merton
  • 8. The integration of mysticism and mission is often seen as beneficial in:
A) Focusing solely on doctrine
B) Rejecting contemporary issues
C) Maintaining distance from the world
D) Deepening spiritual and social engagement
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