Quiz 2 Flashcards
What was the important experience he had while recuperating from his injury from a cannonball that was related to his taking a new direction in life?
In his time of recovery he couldn’t do anything other than read, he read about Christ and about the lives of Saint
“he sometimes stopped to think about the things he had read and at other times about the things of the world that he used to think of before.”
(he imagined what he would do in service of a lady, etc)
Some thoughts bringing joy others sadness -> wanted to imitate the saints
How did Ignatius say God helped him while he was suffering from scruples?
Stopped confessing for the past sins -> he believed God freed him
Thinking that it wasn’t coming from God
Why does Ignatius say he is telling the story about his encounter with the Moor?
Moor -> how he felt about virign mary from these thoughts he went to consultation
- External work without considering any process or internal and this made him want to study theology to know what to say/do
- Tells the story to illustrate that
- Inspire others and reflect
What feeling words are associated with what Ignatius would later call spiritual consolation?
incline, without sadness, joy, satisfaction, Consolation spiritual strength, Devotion, Tears, sobbing, strength, confidence,
Assurance, Enlightenment, Conviction, assurance
What feeling words associated with what he would later call spiritual desolation?
inconvenienced, Displease, Troubled, Dry, dissatisfied, Tormented, Distress, Disgust -> life, Disgust for life he led, impulses to give it up par, Gets off track by consolation or enlightenment
What are penal laws? Why are they important for understanding the context of Catherine McAuley’s life and ministries?
- Fines and imprisonment for participation in Catholic worship and sever penalties for catholic priests who practiced their ministry in Britain or Ireland
- Other laws barred Catholics from voting, holding public office, owning land, bringing religious items from Rome into Britain publishing/selling primers, teaching
They put into perspective how it was for Catholics during the time, the effects of the penal laws were still in place. It made it more difficult for Catherine
What was the impact of her father’s life and death on Catherine’s life and spirituality?
The loss of her father, he had strong faith and would lead her in prayer and teach poor children how to pray. After his passing her mother was not connected to her spirituality as she used to be, Catherine wanted to stay connected and continue what her father taught her so she would pray and learn on her own. She later taught poor children and wanted to help those with no one to comfort and strengthen them.
What was the impact of her mother’s death on the future ministries of Catherine and the Sisters of Mercy?
Her mother wasn’t at peace at the time of her death, page 4 -> visitation of the sick
In what practical way was the Callaghan family important with regard to the early work of Catherine and the Sisters of Mercy?
- Adoption as an adult
○ Illnesses of Callaghans
§ no children
§ Moved to their estate and took care of Mrs Callaghan - Inherited money from Mr Callaghan which allowed her to create a shelter for women and their children:
House of Mercy
- Shelter for women and their children
○ Inherited Money from Mr Callaghan
- Education for women
- Training center in life skills
- Spiritual care and religious instruction
Home base for visitation of the sick
How did Maureen say she experienced new freedom while the Spiritual Exercises retreat?
Maureen experienced new freedom:
Two -> riches and pride
Pull back when she’s looking for power
She was famous then She felt a different kind of call -> work in small groups
-> she didn’t need the fame “jesus what do you have for me”
“If only you knew”
How did Susan say she experienced new freedom while making the Spiritual Exercises retreat?
Susan experienced new freedom:
- Story of jesus’s birth
- Learned to stop being a people pleaser
- Sense of god’s love
Pg. 11-12 mary called her daughter - it was ok to be a daughter, then it was ok to pray to Abba (father) she had a difficult relationship with her father - didn’t have positive feeling to “daughter” until mary (retreat) ok to take risks - she is loved so she doesn’t need to please people
-> freer to be herself
She became more confident
In the past she would avoid conflict but now stood her ground and spoke on behalf of the children
-> be my comp
What role did paying attention to their affectivity play in the decisions James and Michael made?
Played a great role, pays attention to how he felt when he was on the campuses -> one made him feel anxious
His whole person was responding to Norte dame
James:
Because of the retreats becoming more compassionate and concerned about others and the world around him
Choosing college -> where he was more relaxed and comfortable
Michael:
When he imagined himself staying with his former company, he noticed he felt uneasy and agitated. Reasons for staying, appeals were primarily to his ego, a sign for him that this might not be where the Spirit was leading him.
Some kind of interaction of helping people
Faith perspective
Things to attend to in Lonsdale’s chapter on Discernment
The fact that discernment has to do with the deeper levels of our affectivity.
His understanding of “God’s will.”
He is critical of it - it leaves too little of a role for human freedom
Based on relationship of love which creates freedom
Relational thing- collaboration between two freedoms
Understand that
Our major choices, according to Ignatius, should be related to and build on experiences of consolation.
