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Mount Carmel is a coastal mountain range in Israel overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Its name is derived from the Hebrew "Karem El" which means 'vineyards of God'. In ancient times it was covered by vineyards and was famous for its fertility.

Biblically, Mt. Carmel is referenced most often as a symbol of beauty and fertility. To be given the "splendor of Carmel" was to be blessed indeed (Isa 35:2). Solomon praised his beloved: "your head crowns you like Mount Carmel" (Song 7:5). But for Carmel to wither was a sign of devastating judgment (Nahum 1:4).

 

Passage for Bonus Question:

"What more do you want, o soul!
And what else do you search for
outside, when within yourself you
possess your riches, delights, satisfaction
and kingdom — your beloved
whom you desire and seek? Desire
him there, adore him there. Do not
go in pursuit of him outside yourself.
You will only become distracted
and you won't find him, or enjoy
him more than by seeking him
within you."
—St. John of the Cross
(A Spiritual Canticle of the Soul, 1,7.8)
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Here are the answers to quiz 9.

Carmel Quiz 9 — Answers

1) Of the 10 Commandments which are the 4th and the 8th?
Stealing and Parents
Sabbath and Stealing
Adultery and False Witness
Parents and Covetness

2) The Communion of the Saints refers to what?
The Saints in Heaven only
The faithful of earth, purgatory and heaven
The Eucharist
Communion with the Trinity

3) What did Mary see when she looked into the tomb of Jesus?
Jesus
Angels
The Apostles
The empty tomb

4) What does the term Decalogue refer to?
The Word of God
Ten Commandments
Seven Sacraments
Cathecism

5) Where did the first Passover take place?
Jerusalem
Egypt
Nazareth
Hebron

6) Who are in the Church Militant?
People on Earth
People in Heaven
People in Purgatory
People in Limbo

7) What does the word "Hypostatic Union" refer to?
Union with God
Apostolic Creed
Two Natures of Jesus
Virgin Birth

8) What is "The Didache"
The teaching of the Fathers of the Church
The teaching of the Twelve Apostles
The teaching of the Church Fathers
Spirit and Truth

9) A common title for Mary is "Stella Maris." This title means what in Latin?
Blessed Virgin
Mother
Star of the Sea
Mother of Mercy

BONUS QUESTION: What Carmelite Saint wrote the passage shown in the box on the left?
St. Teresa of Avila
St. Benedicta of the Cross
St. John of the Cross
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity
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