Chapter Three: Blessed Junipero (Miguel Jose) Serra Flashcards
mendicant
begging
tertiary
a lay associate of certain Christian monastic organizations
machismo
strong or aggressive masculine pride
naivete
lack of experience, wisdom, or judgement
perdition
a state of eternal punishment and damnation into which a sinful and not penitent person passes after death
muleteer
a person who drives mules
oratorical
relating to the art of public speaking
unflagging
tireless, persistent
What is a mendicant order?
an order that owns nothing, wanders, and preaches
How did Junipero Serra and others from Mallorca perceive missionaries?
They were seen as heroic. Missionary work was seen as a way to escape the island and become a hero of the faith
Why did Junipero Serra take the name Junipero?
to honor the companion of Francis of Assisi known for his foolish behavior and simplistic wisdom
What is Junipero Serra’s scholarly pursuits?
- Prior to entering the order, he could read and write two languages
- excelled in philosophy and theology
- became a professor
How did the Spanish government use the missionaries for their own goals?
The government saw the missionaries as an empire-building tool.
The missions taught English and subdued and “civilized” the frontier prior to the Spanish taking over
What does it mean to live “under the bell”?
To live governed by the summons of the mission bell to prayer, catechism, work, and meals
What was Junipero Serra’s vision for missions in California?
He envisioned a staircase of missions each three days apart; he founded nine of these missions
