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Which of the following individuals is recognized as the patron saint of people who are afraid of lightning?
Which of the following individuals is recognized as the patron saint of people who are afraid of lightning?
- Saint Jogues
- Saint Appolonia
- Saint Peter Maurin
- Saint Aquinas (correct)
What is the term for a person's calling or purpose in life?
What is the term for a person's calling or purpose in life?
- Venerate
- Discernment
- Vocation (correct)
- Canonization
What is the 'Little Way' as described in the content?
What is the 'Little Way' as described in the content?
- A method of prayer developed by Saint Aquinas
- A theological principle emphasizing the importance of suffering for spiritual growth
- A type of devotional practice common among Native Americans
- A spiritual practice focused on doing small things with great love for God, attributed to Saint Therese of Lisieux (correct)
Which saint received the stigmata?
Which saint received the stigmata?
Which of the following is NOT a state of life within the Catholic Church as described in the content?
Which of the following is NOT a state of life within the Catholic Church as described in the content?
What was the primary focus of Thomas Merton's writings?
What was the primary focus of Thomas Merton's writings?
What significant movement did Dorothy Day found?
What significant movement did Dorothy Day found?
Which notable award did Mother Teresa receive?
Which notable award did Mother Teresa receive?
What was a central theme of Thomas Merton's life reflections?
What was a central theme of Thomas Merton's life reflections?
What lifestyle did Dorothy Day initially embrace before her commitment to social change?
What lifestyle did Dorothy Day initially embrace before her commitment to social change?
How did Mother Teresa describe her mission to serve the poor?
How did Mother Teresa describe her mission to serve the poor?
What characterized the House of Hospitality founded by Dorothy Day?
What characterized the House of Hospitality founded by Dorothy Day?
What significant change did Assisi undergo after his conversion?
What significant change did Assisi undergo after his conversion?
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Conversion experience
Conversion experience
A transformative event leading to a life dedicated to poverty and love of Christ.
Canonization
Canonization
The formal process of declaring someone a saint after a second miracle.
Vocation
Vocation
The individual call to a specific way of life or mission; from Latin 'vocare'.
Disciple
Disciple
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The Little Way
The Little Way
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Thomas Merton
Thomas Merton
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Dorothy Day
Dorothy Day
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House of Hospitality
House of Hospitality
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Mother Teresa
Mother Teresa
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Nobel Peace Prize
Nobel Peace Prize
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Pacifism
Pacifism
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Spiritual Darkness
Spiritual Darkness
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Conversion of Assisi
Conversion of Assisi
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Study Notes
Religious Figures and Movements
- Thomas Merton: Trappist monk, pacifist, author, and poet. Experienced personal struggles, later finding peace and direction through philosophy and the Catholic Church. Died tragically.
- Dorothy Day: Founder of the Catholic Worker Movement. Advocate for social justice, particularly the poor and marginalized. Journalist, pacifist, and radical political activist. Believed in sharing, challenged societal norms.
- Mother Teresa: Albanian nun, founded the Missionaries of Charity. Dedicated to serving the "poorest of the poor," in Calcutta, India. Experienced spiritual struggles, yet transformed them into service. Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
- Saint Francis of Assisi: From a wealthy family, embraced poverty and devotion to God. Conversion experience through the Cross at San Damiano. Famous for his love for the poor, animals, and peace. Received the stigmata.
Religious Practices and Concepts
- Catholic Worker Movement: Social justice organization founded by Dorothy Day, which runs houses of hospitality and supports the marginalized.
- House of Hospitality: A soup kitchen-like facility, treating people with dignity.
- Canonization: Process of declaring someone a saint. Requires a second miracle to be declared a saint.
- Venerate: Show respect to a saint.
- Worship: Directed to God alone.
- "Little Way": St. Therese of Lisieux's concept of pursuing holiness through small acts of love and devotion.
- Vocation: A person's calling or purpose in life.
- Discernment: Process of identifying one's vocation.
- Disciple: Learner, apprentice - a follower.
- Three States of Life in the Church: Ordained (bishops, priests, deacons), Consecrated (nuns & monks), Married/Single Lay members.
Saints and Their Stories (Briefly)
- Saint Assisi: Faced family opposition through conversion experience. Embarked on a mission focused on poverty, love for the poor, and animals
- Saint Therese of Lisieux: Carmelina Nun. Nick-named the "Little Flower". Known for "Little Way" spirituality.
- Saint Isaac Jogues: Jesuit missionary, martyred. Worked with Native Americans.
- Saint Peter Maurin: Collaborated with Dorothy Day.
- Saint Apollonia: Patron saint of dentists, suffered having her teeth pulled out.
- Saint Thomas Aquinas: Patron saint of students and educators; sister killed by lightning.
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