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Aloysius Gonzaga, Saint Confessor born Castiglione, Italy , 1568; died Rome, Italy , 1591. The son of a princely family, he was educated at the courts of the Medici of Florence and of Philip II of Spain. Returning to Italy , he renounced his inheritance in favor of his brother, and entered the Society of … Continue reading “Aloysius Gonzaga, Saint”

Aloysius Gentili Missionary, born Rome, Italy , 1801; died Dublin, Ireland , 1848. Having entered Rosmini’s Institute of Charity, he was sent with two companions to aid in the revival of Catholicity in England , where the labors of the Rosminians were crowned with success. While giving a mission in famine-stricken Ireland , Gentili died … Continue reading “Aloysius Gentili”

Aloysius (or Louis) of Gonzaga, a saint of the Roman calendar, born in Castiglione, 1568, noted in his youth for devotion and severity, entered the order of Jesuits 1587. In 1591, during an epidemic at Rome, he distinguished himself by labors and sacrifices, and finally fell a victim to the pestilence. He was canonized 1726 … Continue reading “Aloysius (or Louis)”

Alowiochus SEE ALWIG. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Aloud * For ALOUD see CRY, B, No. 2 Fuente: Vine’s Dictionary of New Testament Words

Aloth SEE BEALOTH. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Aloth A district with Asher, under the ninth of Solomon’s commissariat officers (1Ki 4:16). Fuente: Fausset’s Bible Dictionary Aloth aloth (, aloth): So found in the King James Version and the Revised Version, margin in 1Ki 4:16, where the Revised Version (British and American) … Continue reading “Aloth”

Alonso de Espinosa (16th century ) Spanish Dominican and historian. He was led to write his important work, “Guanches of Tenerife,” through his interest in Our Lady of Candelaria, an image of the Virgin and Child which had been among this people long before their conversion to Christianity . The work is the best account … Continue reading “Alonso de Espinosa”

Along a-long: Corresponding to two different Hebrew words, Jdg 9:25; 1Sa 6:12; Jer 41:6, joined with come and go, vividly describes a course that is taken – it emphasizes its directness and immediateness. In Jdg 7:12, lay along in the valley, probably means all the length or at length. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia Along … Continue reading “Along”

Alone (Let Alone) denotes “single, alone, solitary,” Mat 4:4, etc. See ONLY, SELF. the neuter of A, meaning “only, exclusively,” e.g., Rom 4:23; Act 19:26, is translated “alone” in the AV of Joh 17:20; RV, “only.” See ONLY. signifies “apart, in private, alone,” Mar 4:10; Luk 9:18. Some texts have the phrase as one word. … Continue reading “Alone (Let Alone)”

Alombrados (prop. Alumbrados i.e. enlightened), a mystic sect in Spain since 1575, who considered neither the sacraments nor good works necessary, and rejected the ministerial office. They were exterminated in Spain by the Inquisition in 1623. A part of them emigrated to France, where they were likewise suppressed by royal order in 1635. SEE ILLUMINATI. … Continue reading “Alombrados”