Terms
the head of a monastery or abbey, responsible for the spiritual and administrative leadership of the community.
Abbot
faculty of the mind that allows for logical thinking, understanding and and forming judgments based on evidence and principles
Reason
Founder of Western Monasticism
St Benedict of Nursia
the opposite of desolation and refers to moments of interior peace, joy, and closeness to God. It is a state of being comforted by God's presence and experiencing His love and mercy.
Consolation
The Little Flower
St Therese of Lisieux
also known as the Liturgy of the Hours, is the official prayer of the Church that is prayed at specific times throughout the day and night.
Divine Office
Work by St Augustine where he reflects on his life, his conversion and his thoughts on God and the human condition
The Confessions
First Monastic- Founder of Desert Father/Monasticism
St Anthony of Egypt
the process of interpreting the movements of the heart, including experiences of desolation or interior unrest, as well as consolation.
Discernment
Mother of St Augustine
St Monica
a way of life characterized by withdrawal from the world and the pursuit of a deeper spiritual life.
Monasticism
Study of the nature of God and religious belief, often involving critical analysis or religious doctrines and practices
Theology
Founder of the Order of Preachers
St Dominic
a form of prayer that goes beyond words and thoughts, allowing one to rest in God's presence and be open to His will.
Contemplation
Doctor of the Church- had a major conversion through the preaching of St Ambrose
St Augustine
a designated space within a monastery where monks copy and illuminate manuscripts.
Scriptorium
philosophical view that religious belief is independent of reason and evidence, relying solely on faith
Fideism
Founder of the Jesuits.
St Ignatius of Loyola
a form of prayer that goes beyond words and thoughts, allowing one to rest in God's presence and be open to His will.
Mysticism
Author of the Summa Theologica
St Thomas Aquinas
a heretical movement that emerged in the 12th century in southern France. It was characterized by dualistic beliefs, rejecting the material world as evil and advocating for strict asceticism.
Albigensianism
philosophical position that reason and evidence are the primary sources of knowledge, often questioning the certainty of knowledge claims
Rationalism
Reformer of the Carmelite Order
St Teresa of Avila
a spiritual affliction characterized by excessive fear of sin and an obsessive preoccupation with moral purity
Scrupulosity
Polish Pope and Saint- made major contributions to the