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Before the digital age, how religious groups increased the numbers in their order

By sharing their work through the latest means of communication, these religious orders are only adapting what has been a long tradition of making contact with the world.
Beliefs

Jesuits, Franciscans, Carmelites: Understanding Catholic orders

Catholics like organizational labels. We like to sort and classify. We insist on believing in the power of the Holy Spirit to grace each person differently in order to bring about wholeness of wisdom and compassion in our communities.
Beliefs

Spokane reacts to first Jesuit pope

“He’s the first Jesuit. God bless the church, right?,” said the Rev. Frank Case, the university’s vice president for mission.

Jesuits are known for their commitment to higher education and helping the poor, but the legion of priests also has a reputation for bucking authority.

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