Four Pillars of the Dominicans 1Q Flashcards
What’s the meaning of this word?
“Contemplare Et Contemplata Aliis Tradere”
To contemplate and share the fruits of contemplation
Wherre did Dominic sent the most of the friars?
- to the universities at Paris and Bologna
What’s the meaning of “Veritas”
In the service of TRUTH
What’s the meaning of “Laudare” “Benedicere” “Praedicare”
Laudare - To praise
Benedicere - To bless
Praedicare - To preach
Why many Dominicans would say that Dominican Spirituality is hard to define?
Because we are always seeking new ways to express God’s touch in our lives.
Dominican spirituality is a matter of?
searching for truth with the divine compassion
What are the 4 pillars of Dominican life?
Study, prayer, common life/ community, and preaching
an essential part of the Holy Preaching
study
What’s the primary object of Dominican study?
Word of God revealed through scripture, tradition and the natural world.
How did the friars live together in their communities?
In large and small groups, sharing their lives as brothers
What vow that calls us to live a simple life, free from the need to possess many things?
Vow of poverty
What vow is we freely forego life with a spouse and family?
Vow of chastity
What vow that helps us to be of greater service to the Church?
Vow of obedience
Who serves the church?
Friars
is a graced vocation for those who,
assisted by the Spirit of Truth
Preaching
