Dennis, thank you for that illuminating and in-depth analysis; (all "parts"). The 18 rules give a very insightful expression to the thinking of that time in the church. Three stand-out points for me was to  obey "Our Holy Mother the Church Hierarchical" ... the hierarchy appear to have muted the word "hierarchical" since then; for their own reasons .. another form of "mental reservation" ... keep them focused on the word "Church" also to "see white" & accept "black" (wow) also how "fear" could be utilised. Thank you for all your helpful comments in understanding the background of the Jesuits. A real eye-opener but it does explain much more, of how embedded current hierarchical thinking is buried in the past. The top blocks on the "Wall" jump, have just been raised higher for the hierarchy in my mind. With that version of formation, is it any wonder the "gap" is unbridgeable in contemporary times; between reality & the Vatican. They literally are lost in another time. Many thanks Dennis