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4/10/12 Theology Counter Reformation is a term invented by German Protestant historians. * Not more than liked by Catholic historians, but now generally accepted and used. Phases in papal reaction to Protestantism 1. Ignoring the problem (up to middle 1530s) 2. Defensive (up to 1580s) 3. Forward-looking, proactive (after 1560s) Internal Reform This clean up movement: 1. raise the standards of the clergy 2. Inspired the church service with a renewed zeal and morale 3.

Contributed significantly to producing the Catholic Church as we know it today Agencies of Reform * The Chief agencies in Reform are: * The papacy * late Relegiious governs, especially the society of deliverer or Jesuits * The council of Trent * The Inquisition * The Index of Prohibited Books a book itself, a list of banned books Spirit of the Catholic Reformation * A facial expression of zeal and ardour for the faith * A recognition of abuses in the Church * A dedication to the work of reform * An attitude of intolerance towards hersey Against all Compromise Those in the church who advocated compromise with Protestants and might have been willing to submit concessions to secure unity were defeated Intolerance The period of reform and renewal was tarnished by widespread intolerance: * Of Catholics toward Protestants * Of Protestants toward Catholics * Of various Protestant groups towards one another New Religious Orders * Oratory of Divine Love, founded in 1497, was inspired by the selfless hospital work of Catherine of Genoa * The group hoped to reform the church by reforming themselves through prayer, discussion and service * They advocated an end to simony, pluralism, and worldliness in the Church * Members included primal Cajetan, Pope Paul IV, and Cardinal Contarini Cardinal Gasparo Contarini I1483 1542) * Layman who experienced spiritual conversion * Humanist who sought to reform church from... If you want to get a full essay, order it on our website: Orderessay

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