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Alms-dish SEE ALMS-BASIN. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

alms-deeds The compassionate relieving of another’s material need for God’s sake. They enter directly or indirectly into all the corporal works of mercy. As such they are a divine institution for drawing closer the bonds uniting the members of human society in their common dependence on Him who has given the earth to the children … Continue reading “alms-deeds”

Alms-Day (Or Alms-Saturday) the Saturday before Passion Week, i.e. preceding Palm Sunday; so called because contributions for the poor during Lent are sometimes given out on that day, so as not to interfere with the solemnities of the coming Holy Week. The Secret in the Sarum office for the day referred both to the alms- … Continue reading “Alms-Day (Or Alms-Saturday)”

alms-day Saturday (weekly alms being formerly distributed on that day in England ) Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

alms-chest (alms-chest) Permanent receptacle for alms, in a church. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Alms-Box (Or Alms-Chest) a receptacle fastened to the wall or standing on a pillar in a church, for receiving the general offerings from the poor lduring public service. This usage is mentioned in the fourth Council of Carthage (where this receptacle is called sacrarium and gazophylacium), and by St. Augustine (De Diversis, serm. 50). It … Continue reading “Alms-Box (Or Alms-Chest)”

alms-box (alms-chest) Permanent receptacle for alms, in a church. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Alms-bowl a vessel used by the priests of Buddha for the purpose of receiving the food presented as alms by the faithful. These priests are strictly forbidden to eat any food not given as alms, except it be water or some substance used to clean the teeth; and when in health, the food that a … Continue reading “Alms-bowl”

Alms-Basin (Or Alms-Dish) a vessel of metal in which to receive the bags containing the alms for the poor and the other devotions of the people for presentation on the altar. They are made of brass, pewter, or more precious metals. Ancient examples frequently have representations in relief of the temptation of Eve or the … Continue reading “Alms-Basin (Or Alms-Dish)”

alms-bag Purse for collecting alms in church. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Alms-bag a small purse, of velvet or other cloth used for carrying alms during divine service. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature