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BAPTISM WITH THE HOLY GHOST AND WITH FIRE Mat 3:11 ; Luk 3:16 . Christ is speaking in these places of the wheat and the chaff-the men who receive him and those who reject him. The former class shall be abundantly endued with the teachings and consolations of the Holy Spirit, but “the chaff-he will … Continue reading “BAPTISM WITH THE HOLY GHOST AND WITH FIRE”

Baptism, private That administered in danger of death, by anyone. If administered by a lay person, only the essentials for validity are to be employed. If by a priest or deacon, the prescribed ritual also must be employed and at least one sponsor if possible. Apart from danger of death, the bishop is not to … Continue reading “Baptism, private”

Baptism of the Holy Spirit 1. The Biblical Material The expression baptism of the Holy Spirit is based on a number of predictions found in our four Gospels and in connection with these the record of their fulfillment in the Book of Acts. The passages in the Gospels are as follows: Mat 3:11 : I … Continue reading “Baptism of the Holy Spirit”

BAPTISM OF THE DEAD A custom which anciently prevailed among some people in Africa, of giving baptism to the dead. The third council of Carthage speaks of it as a thing that ignorant Christians were fond of : Gregory Nazianzin also takes notice of the same superstitious opinion. The practice seems to be grounded on … Continue reading “Baptism Of The Dead”

Baptism of Tears is a phrase for that repentance in which the shedding of tears forms a part, and. by which a sinner is restored to the favor of God and to communion with his Church. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Baptism Of Fire The words of John the Baptist (Mat 3:11), He that cometh after me shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire, have given occasion to various interpretations. Some of the fathers (e.g. John Damascenus) hold it to mean the everlasting fire of hell. Others of the fathers (as Chrysostom, Hom. … Continue reading “Baptism of Fire”

Baptism of Desire (baptismus flaminis) is a phrase used for the desire experienced by an unbaptized person living in a heathen country or beyond the influence of the Visible Church to receive the sacrament of baptism, which desire, with a sincere intention and hearty repentance, is regarded by theologians as standing in the place of, … Continue reading “Baptism of Desire”

Baptism of Christ Christ had to be formally inaugurated into the public discharge of his offices. For this purpose he came to John, who was the representative of the law and the prophets, that by him he might be introduced into his offices, and thus be publicly recognized as the Messiah of whose coming the … Continue reading “Baptism of Christ”

BAPTISM METAPHORICAL In Scripture the term Baptism is used as referring to the work of the Spirit on the heart, Mat 3:11; also to the sufferings of Christ, Mat 20:22; and to so much of the Gospel as John the Baptist taught his disciples, Act 18:25. Fuente: Theological Dictionary

Baptism, lay Baptism administered by a lay-man, in case of necessity. The one baptizing pours natural water over the head of subject, while saying, “I baptize thee in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.” He must intend “to do what the Church does.” Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary … Continue reading “Baptism, Lay”