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