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Mystical Theology and Reform of the Carmelite Order
Contributed by: Blair
  • 1. Which of the following is a main theme of mysticism in Carmelite spirituality?
A) Scriptural analysis
B) Theological debate
C) Community service
D) Union with God
  • 2. What does the term 'Carmel' refer to in the context of the Carmelite Order?
A) A sacred text
B) A mountain in Israel
C) A type of prayer
D) A feast day
  • 3. Which mystical work focuses on the stages of spiritual development?
A) The Ladder of Perfection
B) The Guide for the Perplexed
C) The Book of Life
D) The Treatise on Prayer
  • 4. The Carmelite Order is part of which larger family of religious traditions?
A) The clerical orders
B) The monastic orders
C) The mendicant orders
D) The military orders
  • 5. What is the role of the Virgin Mary in Carmelite spirituality?
A) She is seen as a distant figure.
B) She is not emphasized.
C) She is only mentioned during feasts.
D) She is viewed as the Mother and model of the Order.
  • 6. What does 'Carmelite' mean in its literal sense?
A) Of the vine
B) Of the desert
C) Of Mount Carmel
D) Of the city
  • 7. What is the key focus in the teachings of the Carmelite Order?
A) Active ministry and preaching
B) Prayer and contemplation
C) Scholastic theology
D) Community service and charity
  • 8. What does 'Liturgy of the Hours' refer to in Carmelite tradition?
A) The official daily prayers of the Church.
B) The Eucharistic celebration.
C) A special form of meditation.
D) An ancient Carmelite text.
  • 9. Which saint is associated with the Carmelite Order's emphasis on mental prayer?
A) Saint Francis of Assisi
B) Saint Benedict
C) Saint Teresa of Avila
D) Saint Ignatius of Loyola
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