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What did Jesuits vow to do?
The Jesuits take the normal vows of poverty, chastity and obedience. They also make a fourth vow of special obedience to the Pope.
What was the relationship between Jesuits and the Pope?
The Jesuit's relationship to the Holy Father has always been that of a son to a father. The Jesuits take a fourth vow of absolute and complete obedience to the Holy Father.
What has the author Robert F Harvanek written?
Robert F. Harvanek has written: 'The status of obedience in the Society of Jesus' -- subject(s): Catholic Church, Jesuits, Jesuits. Congregatio Generalis 1975 : Rome, Italy), Obedience, Vow of, Religious aspects, Religious aspects of Social justice, Rules, Social justice, Vow of Obedience 'The reluctance to admit sin' -- subject(s): Sin, Forgiveness of sin
What is an obedience vow?
Its an action to show obedience and respect to a superior Example: Bending over
How did the Jesuits help the Catholic Church?
In a time in which there was a great movement to separate from the authority of the pope, the Society of Jesus took on the specific vow of obedience to the pope. They defended the Church and her doctrines and limited the extent of the protestant revolution. The Jesuits also had a great roll in the evangelization of non-Christian lands and in education in Christendom.
How did the Jesuits strengthen the Catholic Church?
In a time in which there was a great movement to separate from the authority of the pope, the Society of Jesus took on the specific vow of obedience to the pope. They defended the Church and her doctrines and limited the extent of the protestant revolution. The Jesuits also had a great roll in the evangelization of non-Christian lands and in education in Christendom.
How did the Jesuits affect the church?
In a time in which there was a great movement to separate from the authority of the pope, the Society of Jesus took on the specific vow of obedience to the pope. They defended the Church and her doctrines and limited the extent of the protestant revolution. The Jesuits also had a great roll in the evangelization of non-Christian lands and in education in Christendom.
What Order was officially sent by the Pope to educate and to combat religious error?
The Society of Jesus (the Jesuits) take a special fourth vow of immediate and complete obedience to the Pope. They were originally formed in the sixteenth century to combat protestantism AND ignorance in general.
How can the Jesuits be described as a military brotherhood and vanguard for the Pope?
St. Ignatius Loyola was in the military when he was wounded in a campaign. His recover was very long, and he was confined to bed for much of that time. His entire training was military and he founded the Society of Jesus along the same principles. The Jesuits, in addition to the regular vows of poverty, chastity and obedience take a special fourth vow of immediate and unquestioning obedience to the Holy Father, thus making them the Pope's "shock troops," if you will.
Why shouldn't a priest get married?
priests have three vows: the vow of poverty, chastity, and obedience. the vow of chastity professes their singleness.
What is the vow of poverty?
A vow of poverty is a vow before God to not own anything or have any money. Nuns, religious priests, sisters, and brothers take this vow in addition to vows of chastity and obedience. These three vows are known as the evangelical counsels.
What has the author Thomas H O'Gorman written?
Thomas H. O'Gorman has written: 'Jesuit obedience from life to law' -- subject(s): Vow of Obedience
