Revival of the Old
Many old Renaissance Catholic features were taken and modified during the Catholic Reformation, including mysticism and monasticism. Saint Teresa of Avila was one of the new mysticism fanatics. She said that she was shown visions which united her soul with God. She also thought that since these things were revealed and her soul was connected, she needed to have a life of service. Because of this belief, she got some Carmelite nuns to join her barefoot order of mystic nuns.
Many of the old Renaissance orders came back as well. One group, the Capuchins, came up out of the philosophy of the Franciscans, who had been founded by St. Francis of Assisi. Not only did they help the sick and poor, but they also preached right to the people. Because of this religious push by the Capuchins, the Protestants felt some pressure.
New religious orders rose up as well. In 1524, the Theatines were formed, and their central goal was to get the clergy to step away from secularism. They also created many orphanages as well as hospitals to help war and plague victims. The Ursulines also arose, in 1535, formed around the principle of creating a good education for girls.
Many of the old Renaissance orders came back as well. One group, the Capuchins, came up out of the philosophy of the Franciscans, who had been founded by St. Francis of Assisi. Not only did they help the sick and poor, but they also preached right to the people. Because of this religious push by the Capuchins, the Protestants felt some pressure.
New religious orders rose up as well. In 1524, the Theatines were formed, and their central goal was to get the clergy to step away from secularism. They also created many orphanages as well as hospitals to help war and plague victims. The Ursulines also arose, in 1535, formed around the principle of creating a good education for girls.