The English concentrated on the spirit of the events of Christ's life, not the literality of events. They neither expected nor sought the appearance of the stigmata or any other physical manifestation. They wanted to create in themselves that environment that allowed Jesus to fulfill His divine mission, insofar as they were able. At the center of this environment was love: the love that Christ showed for humanity in becoming human. Christ's love reveals the mercy of God and His care for His creation. English Dominican mystics sought through this love to become images of God. Love led to spiritual growth that, in turn, reflected an increase in love for God and humanity. This increase in universal love allowed men's wills to conform to God's will, just as Christ's will submitted to the Father's will. COUNT 5
QSN1 The English Dominican Order focused primarily on what? ANS1 the events of Christ's life QSN2 What did the English Order not care about? ANS2 the stigmata QSN3 The English Dominican Order wanted to put what at the center of their study of Christ? ANS3 love QSN4 What does Christ's love reveal to humanity? ANS4 the mercy of God QSN5 What does love lead to according to English mystics? ANS5 spiritual growth