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Anger, Angry (to be) originally any “natural impulse, or desire, or disposition,” came to signify “anger,” as the strongest of all passions. It is used of the wrath of man, Eph 4:31; Col 3:8; 1Ti 2:8; Jam 1:19-20; the displeasure of human governments, Rom 13:4-5; the sufferings of the Jews at the hands of the … Continue reading “Anger, Angry (to be)”

Anger (Wrath) Of God ANGER (WRATH) OF GOD.It might seem that the idea of the Divine anger, manifesting itself in judgments of destruction, belongs to an early and anthropomorphic stage of religion. Yet, on the whole, the Biblical conception will be found consistent and profoundly ethical. God is holya term which seems to unite all … Continue reading “Anger (Wrath) Of God”

ANGER A violent emotion of a painful nature, sometimes arising spontaneously upon just occasion, but usually characterized in the Bible as a great sin, Mat 5:22 Zep 4:31 Col 3:8 . Even when just, our anger should be mitigated by a due consideration of the circumstances of the offence and the state of mind of … Continue reading “Anger”

Angennes, Claude d a French prelate, was born at Rambouillet in 1534. He was bishop of Nayon and peer of France, then bishop of Mons. He studied philosophy at Paris, and law at Bourges and Padua. In 1568 he was sent with an embassy to Cosmo de’ Medici. In 1585 he assisted at the assembly … Continue reading “Angennes, Claude d”

Angennes, Charles d cardinal of Rambouillet, called St. Euphemtius, was first bishop of Mons, and during his episcopate the Huguenots seized Mons and devastated Saint-Julien.. He was present at the Council of Trent, and went as ambassador of France to Gregory XIII; and died in 1517. See Hoefer, Nouv. Biog. Generale, s.v. Fuente: Cyclopedia of … Continue reading “Angennes, Charles d”

Angelus, The Famous painting by J. F. Millet (1859), showing a peasant man and woman standing in the fields at sunset, with heads bowed in prayer. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Angelus, Silesius (Johannes Scheffer) Convert, poet, controversialist, the son of a Lutheran Polish Nobleman, b. in Breslau in 1624; d. 9 July, 1677. He took the degree of doctor of philosophy and medicine, in Padua, in 1648, became court physician to the prince of Oels, in Silesia, was received into the Catholic Church in 1653, … Continue reading “Angelus, Silesius”

Angelus Pacis (the angel of peace). In the ancient Greek Church the catechumens were taught to offer in their prayers a special petition for the angel of peace. St. Chrysostom often mentions this petition in his Homilies; as in his third, upon the Colossians, where he says. Every man has angels attending him, and also … Continue reading “Angelus Pacis”

Angelus de Scarpetti, Blessed (died c.1306) Missionary, born and died Borgo San Sepolcro, Italy . He took the Augustinian habit, c.1254, and was sent to England , where he preached and built many monasteries . Beatified, 27 July, 1921. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Angelus, Christopher a Greek scholar, born in the Peloponnesus about the middle of the 16th century, died Feb. 1, 1638. Being compelled by the Turks to leave his country, he fled to England, where he was enabled by the support of the bishop of Norwich and of several members of the clergy to study at … Continue reading “Angelus, Christopher”