BR. JEFF PIOQUINTO, SJ

Was the Counter-Reformation necessary?

RenaissanceGreek Humanism

Counter-ReformationReformationChristian Roman Empire

Constantine Martin Luther St. Ignatius of Loyola

Pope

Holy Roman Emperor

Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction

Civil Jurisdiction

Old St. Peter BasilicaWhat is the connection of the Old St. Peter Basilica to Indulgence?

They need funds to built this Basilica hence, the selling of indulgence

INDULGENCESIMONY

Unsa man imong problem bai,Paki-explain nga kung may time?

Ay, ambot !

Outside

Inside

1545 – 1563 The council was made to address Protestant despites Main objective was to condemn Protestant doctrine and define church doctrine

Council of Trent

1. The Church’s interpretation of the Bible was final Anyone who substituted their own interpretation was a heretic.

2. Salvation by faith and works was defined

3. Decrees were issued for church practices such as indulgences Decree is a law Abuse of indulgences were no longer allowed

Council of TrentMajor Results

Sola Fide

RenewalSpiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius

Zealousness - Mission

Learned Ministry

Faithfulness to the Christ

The Jesuits ventured into itsMission to do counter-reformationThrough their zealousness inSpreading the Gospel and by Becoming living witness of ChristLove to others.

Founded in 1534, the Society of Jesus or the Jesuits, formed the backbone of the Catholic or Counter Reformation. The Jesuits combined the ideas of traditional monastic discipline with a dedication to teaching and preaching. Why they did this is pretty clear -- they wanted to win back converts. As a brotherhood or society, the Jesuits sought to bypass local corruption and appealed to the papacy to leading international movement -- they would not attach themselves to local bishops or local authorities. The purpose of this international movement was to revive a Catholic or universal Christianity.

What can we learn from The legend of Korra –Book 2?

"Everything Unalaq taught me was to help himself. Everything you've done was meant to help me."

The Church must be faithful to the Magisterium (Official teachings of the Church but mustBe renewed to be faithful to its mission and be a living witnessOf Christ love…Who came not to be served but to serve.

Was the Counter-Reformation necessary?

Yes !1. To strengthen the doctrine and the teachings of the Catholic Church2. To defend the Church (not the misbehaviors and abuses) but the magisterium and its doctrines3. To stop the spread of Protestantism4. To bring the Gospel to more people especially in new lands and territories5. To renew the mission of the Church.6. RE-ENERGIZE THE CHURCH