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The Mission of the Disciples

Jesus was surrounded from the beginning of his sermon by a nearby group of people: the disciples. Some were called by Jesus, while others were attracted by his presence. Jesus chose twelve from among the large group of followers, calling them apostles, which means those who are sent.

The Manifestation of the Church at Pentecost

After the death of Jesus, the disciples remained united around the apostles and Mary. During that time, Jesus appeared to them several times. The Book of Acts, written by Luke, narrates how the promise was fulfilled at the feast of Pentecost: the Holy Spirit poured into the hearts of the disciples, giving them the strength to be witnesses of Jesus. The Church was born in this community of disciples....

Mission of Jesus

The Gospel demonstrates that Jesus was not indifferent to the needs of the vulnerable. He fought against hypocrisy, the abuse of power, and the profit motive of the wealthy. He denounced indifference toward the suffering of the oppressed, noting that those responsible will be held accountable when He returns to judge the world. Jesus proclaimed an essential equality in dignity among all human beings, both men and women. In His message, we find the conception of the person as a social being, correlating with criteria based on solidarity, justice, and charity. Gospel values relate to the origin and nature of authority, which must be exercised as a service to the common good.

Mission of the Church

The Church, continuing the mission...

Christian Social Teaching: 20th Century Developments

Throughout the twentieth century, new problems arose due to industrial development and the emergence of new socio-economic systems, which were assessed from the Christian principles of the Church.

Content of the Encyclical of Pius XI

Forty years after the publication of Rerum Novarum, Encyclical Pius XI published the "Quadragesimo Anno" (1931) which proposed a new social order away from communism and fascism. It emphasizes the production and organization of capital and labor, advocates the emergence of intermediate systems against socialism and capitalism, and proposed Christian charity for the Christianization of the working masses.

Social Concern During the Pontificate of Pius XII

What Characterized

Elements of the Religious Phenomenon: The Supreme Being

There is a supreme reality, superior and incomprehensible to humanity, designated by the name God. This mystery represents a reality beyond human understanding, whose presence is felt within the field of the sacred, inviting a reorganization of one's life. It is not merely a truth, idea, or concept to be learned, but a living presence.

In religious experience, this presence is felt as absolutely real, yet it remains unprovable through rational evidence. It is fundamentally different and superior to humanity—a "wholly other" that stands in contrast to the mundane and natural world, rendering it transcendent. Simultaneously, it is felt as intimate and close within the depths of the person....

John Milton: A Literary Profile

John Milton was a great poet who held a unique perspective on human pride. As a devout Puritan, he believed firmly in the warnings found within the Bible, illustrating them brilliantly in his masterpiece, Paradise Lost.

Born on December 9, 1608, in London, England, and passing away around November 8, 1674, Milton was an English poet, pamphleteer, and historian. He is widely considered the most significant English author after William Shakespeare.

In his prose works, Milton advocated for the abolition of the Church of England and the execution of Charles I.

Paradise Lost

Paradise Lost was first published in 10 books in 1667 and later in 12 books in 1674, spanning almost 11,000 lines. Like many classical epics, Paradise

Feudalism in Western Europe

When: From the 9th century until the early Modern Period (15th century).

Where: In Western Europe (Charlemagne's Empire).

What: A political, social, and economic system.

The Feudal Pact and Vassalage

The kings lost power and shared it with the clergy and nobility through the feudal pact.

• The Lord: Usually the king, he needs to form an army of faithful warriors. He hands over a fief (an area of land) which the vassal lives on and is in charge of. The pact is sealed at the homage ceremony; in it, the lord invests the vassal with the fief.
• The Vassal: A noble who obtains land in exchange for military aid. He is obliged to assist the lord in war by providing armed men and giving advice. At the homage ceremony, the vassal swears

Main Protagonists

• Blanca: The Christian protagonist imprisoned on the ship. As the daughter of Charles and cousin to Ferdinand, she was destined for a convent after being captured by Muslims. She is a sensitive, deeply religious woman who constantly questions the morality of her faith.
• Said: The Muslim captain of the ship. Initially portrayed as a hardened, respected pirate, he becomes increasingly sensitive due to his love for Blanca. He shows unexpected respect toward his Christian prisoners, particularly Charles. He is of mixed heritage, born to a Muslim father and a Christian mother, and ultimately dies alongside Blanca.

Supporting Characters

• Charles: Blanca's father and a captain who remains a prisoner. He consistently rejects the romantic

Religion in Schools: Relations Between Church and School Through History

1. Relationship between the Church and the school through the ages

Primitive Christianity and education

In pagan and Christian education, the official school of the ancient world gave way during the late Roman Empire, and the community of young people was lost until the barbaric invasions.

The medieval regime

In the medieval regime, Christian structures held a deeply rooted role in education. Clerical and sacral schools were predominantly owned and managed by monks and clergy. From the eighth century, teaching was in the hands of the Church, and religious content was deeply intertwined with clerical training. During the Carolingian period and the thirteenth century, pagan culture...

The Book of the Gentile and the Three Sages

This book presents a discussion on the truth or falsity of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. In this work, Ramon Llull demonstrates great knowledge of Judaism and Islam, combining dialogue between scholars with three expansions. It serves as an idealized description of the lyrical nature of science and a vision of art as encyclopedic. It describes the general to explain the diversity of reality, offering an original compilation of similarities. These stories demonstrate concrete illustrations and constant abstractions, making the work a general treatise on all sciences.

Desconhort and Other Works

The Desconhort is a work written in verse that expresses the crisis of court life and possesses an autobiographical...

The Golden Age of Spanish Nursing (1550–1650)

Between 1550 and 1650, Spain experienced a golden age for nursing, characterized by several key developments:

• Expansion of Religious Orders: The emergence of congregations dedicated to assisting the poor, including the Order of St. John of God, the Obregones, and the Belemite Order, which expanded throughout the Americas.
• Nursing Manuals: The creation of specialized literature, such as the Instruction for Obregón Nurses and the Directory for Nurses by Simón López, alongside the Brothers of St. John of God’s Brief Overview of Surgery.
• New Framework for Practice: The establishment of the four core nursing functions: support, administration, management, and teaching/research. This era introduced