The Society of Jesus, commonly known as the Jesuits, is a Catholic religious order founded in Spain by St. Ignatius of Loyola in 1540. The Jesuits are renowned for their commitment to education, intellectual inquiry, and service to others. They take vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience, and they live in community, sharing resources and supporting each other in their work. The Jesuits have established schools and universities around the world, and they have worked to promote human rights, fight poverty and inequality, and address environmental issues. They have established numerous educational institutions across the country, including Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. and Boston College in Massachusetts. One of the most well-known Jesuit educational institutions outside the United States was the Colegio de Belén in Havana, Cuba. The Jesuits played a significant role in education and culture in Cuba. Founded in 1854, the school was established to provide a C...
Lent is a period of fasting, prayer, and repentance observed by many Christians in preparation for the celebration of Easter. It begins on Ash Wednesday, which usually falls in late February or early March, and lasts for 40 days (excluding Sundays) leading up to Easter Sunday. During Lent, Christians traditionally give up certain luxuries or indulgences as a form of self-discipline and sacrifice, and focus on spiritual practices such as prayer, fasting, and charitable acts. This is done as a way of reflecting on Jesus' 40 days of fasting in the wilderness, as described in the Bible. Lent is observed by many Christian denominations, including Catholics, Anglicans, Lutherans, Methodists, and others. While the specific practices and traditions of Lent may vary depending on the denomination, the underlying themes of reflection, repentance, and spiritual renewal are common to all. The Bible references Lent indirectly through examples of fasting and repentance. Lent is a period of fast...
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