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APOSTOLATE In a general sense, is used for mission; but it more properly denotes the dignity or office of an apostle of Christ. It is also used in ancient writers for the office of a bishop. But as the title apostolicus has been appropriated to the pope, so that of apostolate became at length restrained … Continue reading “APOSTOLATE”

Apostleship of the Sea Society for promoting the spiritual welfare of Catholic seafarers throughout the world, with headquarters in London. Working in cooperation with the twelve sailor centers which existed in 1920, the Apostleship began in that year a crusade which has resulted in the establishing of more tan 100 enrolling centers where sailors can … Continue reading “Apostleship of the Sea”

Apostleship of Prayer, The A pious association otherwise known as a league of prayer in union with the Heart of Jesus. It was founded at Vals, France, in 1844 by Francis X. Gautrelet. It owes its popularity largely to the Reverend Henry Ramière, S.J., who in 1861, adapted its organization for parishes and various Catholic … Continue reading “Apostleship of Prayer, The”

Apostleship of Prayer A pious association, otherwise known as a league of prayer in union with the Heart of Jesus, founded at Vals, France , by Francis Gautrelet, 1844. It owes its popularity to Henry Ramiere, S.J., who adapted its organization for various Catholic institutions, 1861. Its object is to promote the practice of prayer … Continue reading “Apostleship of Prayer”

APOSTLESHIP OF PAUL declared and vindicated Rom 1:1; Rom 11:13; 1Co 9:1; 1Co 15:9; 2Co 1:1; 2Co 11:5; Gal 1:1; Eph 1:1 Col 1:1; 1Ti 1:1; 2Ti 1:1 Fuente: Thompson Chain-Reference Bible

Apostles, The Under this title it may be sufficient to supply brief and essential information, I. on the name “Apostle”; II. on its various meanings; III. on the origin of the Apostolate; IV. on the office of the Apostles and the conditions required in them; V. on the authority and the prerogatives of the Apostles; … Continue reading “Apostles, The”

Apostles, Portraits of the The earliest fresco representing Christ surrounded by the Apostles dates from the beginning of the fourth century. It was discovered in the cemetery of Domitilla, under a thick covering of stalactites. Christ is seated on a throne, His feet resting on a footstool, and His right hand raised in the oratorical … Continue reading “Apostles, Portraits of the”

Apostles other than the Twelve The following are popularly known as apostles, of some region where, or of a people among whom, they planted or revived the Faith: Saint Adalbert Prussia the Slavs Pope Adrian IV The North (Scandinavia) Saint Aidan Northumbria, England Albert , Bishop of Riga Livonia Charles Dominique Albini Corsica Saint Alexander … Continue reading “Apostles other than the Twelve”

Apostles of Erin, The Twelve Irish saints of the sixth century, who studied at the school of Clonard, Meath; although not apostles, strictly speaking, they were so called by ancient Irish writers. They are said to have been: Ciaran of Saighir (Seir-Kieran), Ciaran of Clonmacnoise, Brendan of Birr, Brendan of Clonfert, Columba of Tirda-glast (Terryglass), … Continue reading “Apostles of Erin, The Twelve”

Apostles In Christian Art 1. Eastern and Greek Churches. Among these the only representations of the twelve apostles known are the following: In an early Syriac manuscript of the Gospels, written at Zagba, in Mesopotamia, in A.D. 585, now in the Library of the Medici at Florence, is a picture of the Ascension, in which … Continue reading “Apostles In Christian Art”