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