The Early Society

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This series addresses essential questions: Why did the Jesuits succeed so rapidly in the 16th-17th centuries? What did papal obedience really mean for the early Jesuits? What tensions emerged in the transition from brotherhood to an international institution? Each video provides historical context that connects contemporary Jesuits with the roots of our identity and mission.
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16 min
EPISODE 1
How Jesuits Became Educators – From Reluctance to Cultural Powerhouse
The video traces how the Society of Jesus became a...
16 min
EPISODE 2
A Worldly Spirituality
This video provides an in-depth exploration of Jesuit spirituality, emphasizing...
17 min
EPISODE 3
The Five Jesuit Missions – Spiritual, Ecclesiastical, Social, Cultural, and Civic
The video outlines five core missions that define the Jesuit...
7 min
EPISODE 4
Polanco & Nadal – Codifying the Jesuit Way
The video delves into the foundational roles of Juan Alfonso...
7 min
EPISODE 5
The Fallacy of Inflated Differences
This video critically examines common perceptions about the Jesuits’ history,...
21 min
EPISODE 6
Keys to Jesuits’ Rapid Success in the 16th and 17th Centuries
The video explores the distinctive spiritual and organizational traits that...
30 min
EPISODE 7
Jesuits, Priesthood & Papal Obedience – Untangling the Myths
The video explores misconceptions and evolving understandings of the Jesuits'...
24 min
EPISODE 8
Becoming an Institution
The video explores how the Society of Jesus evolved from...
11 min
EPISODE 9
Writing The First Jesuits – Reframing Origins Through Ministry, Change, and Collaboration
The video reflects on the origins and themes of the...
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Jim McDermott
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