5 Questions
Match the following elements of Dominican spirituality with their descriptions:
Contemplative Element = Emphasizes living a contemplative, penitential life seeking Christian perfection Priestly Element = Focuses attention on God, loyalty to the Church, the pope, and the truths of faith Monastic Element = Involves breaking with the world, committing to God, and living a contemplative life Apostolic Element = Involves preaching, urging others to preach, and being solicitous for the salvation of souls
Match the following with their associations in Dominican spirituality:
The rosary = Combines affective devotion with strict theology and leads to contemplation Devotion to the Mother of God = Flowed from devotion to Christ and is an epitome of spirituality Preaching = Forming Apostles spiritually and sending them out two by two to preach Imitating the poor Christ = Consists in imitating the Preacher who sent out his Apostles to preach
Match the following pillars of Dominican Spirituality with their descriptions:
Preaching = Spreading the supernatural truths of faith with charity and zeal Study = Focusing on the Word of God revealed through Scripture, Tradition, and the natural world Prayer = Solemn, common celebration of Mass and liturgy of the hours Community = Being of 'one mind and one heart in God' and holding all things in common
Match the following aspects of a Dominican's life with their descriptions:
Contemplation = Must be primary and redemptive, centering on Christ and engendering the apostolate Apostolate = Centering on love of neighbor, vitalizing the priestly and contemplative vocations Evangelical vocation = Directing priestly and contemplative vocations to their highest development, exemplified by Christ and the Apostles Communal dimension = A challenge to be of 'one mind and one heart in God'
Match the following aspects of Dominican study with their descriptions:
Old and New Testament = Constant study admonished by St. Dominic Word of God = Fullest manifestation is the very person of Christ himself Sacred truth = Neglecting its study exposes the vocation of a Dominican Authority to preach everywhere = Given to the Dominicans by Pope Honorious III at their beginnings
Study Notes
Dominican Spirituality
- Four Pillars: Prayer, Study, Community, and Apostolate
Prayer
- Contemplation and reflection on the Word of God
- Seeking a deep, personal relationship with God
Study
- Pursuit of truth and understanding
- Fostering a deep love for knowledge and wisdom
Community
- Living in communion with others
- Building fraternal relationships
Apostolate
- Preaching and sharing the message of God's love
- Engaging in service and mission
Explore the key aspects of Dominican spirituality, including the monastic and priestly elements. Learn about the commitment to a contemplative, penitential life seeking Christian perfection and the emphasis on speaking only with God or of God. Dive into the theocentric, Christological, and apostolic aspects of this spiritual tradition.
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