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