The Example of St. John of the Cross and the Carmelites
  • 1. Who was St. John of the Cross?
A) A medieval philosopher.
B) A courted knight in France.
C) A famous painter.
D) A Spanish mystic and poet.
  • 2. What order did St. John of the Cross belong to?
A) Dominican Order.
B) Jesuit Order.
C) Franciscan Order.
D) Carmelite Order.
  • 3. In what year was St. John of the Cross born?
A) 1560.
B) 1520.
C) 1542.
D) 1534.
  • 4. Which order did St. Teresa of Ávila co-found with St. John of the Cross?
A) Augustinians.
B) Claretians.
C) Carmelites.
D) Benedictines.
  • 5. St. John of the Cross was canonized in what year?
A) 1800.
B) 1628.
C) 1726.
D) 1750.
  • 6. What does the 'dark night' symbolize in St. John of the Cross's writings?
A) Physical suffering.
B) Fear and confusion.
C) Spiritual purification.
D) Worldly distractions.
  • 7. What is the primary theme in St. John of the Cross's works?
A) Union with God.
B) Worldly achievements.
C) Wealth and prosperity.
D) Political power.
  • 8. Which spiritual classic did St. John of the Cross write?
A) The Book of Hours.
B) The Imitation of Christ.
C) The Cloud of Unknowing.
D) The Ascent of Mount Carmel.
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