The Mystic Tradition (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Quizzes
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What spiritual teaching title is Teresa of Avila known by?
What spiritual teaching title is Teresa of Avila known by?
Doctor of Prayer
In which years did Teresa of Avila live?
In which years did Teresa of Avila live?
1515-1582
Which major Catholic event renewed Catholic life during Teresa's time?
Which major Catholic event renewed Catholic life during Teresa's time?
Council of Trent (1545-63)
With whom did Teresa partner to reform the Carmelite Order?
With whom did Teresa partner to reform the Carmelite Order?
John of the Cross
How many foundations did Teresa establish between 1567-82?
How many foundations did Teresa establish between 1567-82?
17 foundations
How does Teresa define prayer?
How does Teresa define prayer?
Intimate, friendly converse with God
In the four waters metaphor, what represents the fourth degree of prayer?
In the four waters metaphor, what represents the fourth degree of prayer?
Rain - rapture/ecstasy
What does the silkworm/butterfly image represent?
What does the silkworm/butterfly image represent?
Purgation → transformation → mission
How many mansions are in Teresa's Interior Castle?
How many mansions are in Teresa's Interior Castle?
Seven mansions
What is the seventh mansion of the Interior Castle called?
What is the seventh mansion of the Interior Castle called?
Spiritual marriage
What are Teresa's three foundational virtues?
What are Teresa's three foundational virtues?
Humility, detachment, love of neighbour
How should mystical experiences be tested according to Teresa?
How should mystical experiences be tested according to Teresa?
Fruits, Scripture coherence, humility
What does Teresa emphasise as central to prayer to avoid vague spirituality?
What does Teresa emphasise as central to prayer to avoid vague spirituality?
The humanity of Jesus
Which is NOT a fruit of authentic mysticism according to Teresa?
Which is NOT a fruit of authentic mysticism according to Teresa?
Constant ecstatic experiences
Why did Teresa write in vernacular Spanish?
Why did Teresa write in vernacular Spanish?
So ordinary people could learn to pray