Society of Jesus

On April 11, 1998, I became Catholic and it was the happiest day of my life. I had waited over 25 years to be confirmed and receive communion and because of religious education, my dream had finally come true. Religious education has many facets in the Catholic Church and that night I made a promise to myself that I would learn as many as I could in my lifetime. As a military child, I was always intrigued by the Catholic faith. Every Sunday I would watch the Catholic families pile into…

Research Paper: Second Vatican Council The Second Vatican Council began in 1962, and convened in 1965. In those brief three years, some of the Catholic Church’s long held traditions either changed or went away. For some it was the ushering in of the new era of a modern Catholicism. For others, it signaled the destruction of centuries of traditions, and the devaluation of some of the most sacred rituals. It is true that the heart of Catholic teachings were untouched, and that the beliefs that are…

In Elizabeth Browning’s pleading letter to Napoleon III, Elizabeth uses many rhetorical devices in order to convince the Emperor of France to pardon Hugo. She flatters His Majesty Napoleon III in an attempt to win his goodwill. Second, she uses syntax in order to create an intelligent letter. Finally, she thoroughly explains her purposes to Napoleon. Thus using flattery, syntax, and logos, Browning was able to effectively persuade Napoleon III to pardon Hugo,had of course he sent the letter.…

Jesuit Transformation Jesuit High School transforms hundreds of students every year through the virtues that they instill in all of their students such as the following: open to growth, intellectually competent, religious, loving, and committed to doing justice. Throughout my four years of Jesuit, I have acquired various prestigious virtues and still am working to continue to build the final virtues of a Jesuit graduate. My four years as I Jesuit student I have had many blessing experiences…

How does Martin Luther hope to abandon the rules of the pope and reform the church? Martin Luther hopes to abandon the rules by appealing to the princes and rulers of Germany, reciting grievances against the church and urging reform. Martin Luther really wanted to change the church and hoped it would be all about God. 2. How is Luther redefining temporal and spiritual authorities and what is their relation to one another? Dr. Martin Luther had redefined temporal and special authorities by going…

Summary A story of love faith and fighting what 's right in the name of God. The mission is almost like the mission God gives us as christians to spread the gospel and glorify him and help others get to know and be a part of the kingdom of God and sometimes we have to go against the world to do what God has called us to do no matter what anyone in this world says we are created to live in the world but not to be of it. The Bible says " If the world hates you remember it hated me first ". God…

cohabitate with the Native Americans. “The missionaries were, of course, there to teach the Indians, not learn from them, and yet it seems unlikely that the years of immersion in a different culture would leave their outlook unaltered.”2 Both societies were affected in many ways, through learning the other’s language and purpose of the cultures. In understanding, in detail, customs and habits of various native nations during early phases of…

Physical and Interpersonal Description of Interviewee Brother G is a 60 year old man who lives in a religious, residential facility. He is approximately 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighs 250 pounds. He has light blue eyes and light brown hair. He wears glasses and walks with a somewhat unsteady gait. Brother G is extremely personable and friendly, he enjoys pleasant conversation with others. Brother G has been living with bipolar disorder since he was in grade school. His condition significantly…

After conducting an in-depth interview with successful college graduate, Tim Love, I have formed multiple connections from his college experience to ideas presented in past readings, lectures and discussions. Before explaining my findings, I think it is important to note that Tim is a thirty-three year-old married father of one daughter (soon-to-be two daughters) who works as a dean for Loyola University where he attended college and received a major in Italian. The first insight I formed was…

Every day, I enjoy spending time with Jesus, and continue practicing prayer, thanks to Fr. Paul’s guidance. I love encountering the Father, when I practice my daily examines. And, I appreciate the life of the Holy Spirit gives me when I pray with Mary, St. Ignatius, St. Xavier, St. Faber, and…