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Supernatural Gift A supernatural gift may be defined as something conferred on nature that is above all the powers (vires) of created nature. When God created man, He was not content with bestowing upon him the essential endowments required by man’s nature. He raised him to a higher state, adding certain gifts to which his … Continue reading “Supernatural Gift”

Supernatural Adoption (Lat. adoptare, to choose.) Adoption is the gratuitous taking of a stranger as one’s own child and heir. According as the adopter is man or God, the adoption is styled human or divine, natural or supernatural. In the present instance there is question only of the divine — that adoption of man by … Continue reading “Supernatural Adoption”

Supernatural This is a word which is popularly used in opposition to natural, things and events which are not within the ordinary concrete experience and knowledge of mankind being looked upon as forming part of a separate system of things and events. That is supernatural, whatever it be, that is either not in the chain … Continue reading “Supernatural”

supernatual adoption The act by which God takes us as His own children and makes us heirs to the happiness of heaven. Unlike natural or legal adoption which alters the standing of the adopted one externally or socially, supernatural adoption affects our very life by transforming our soul into the likeness of Jesus Christ and … Continue reading “supernatual adoption”

supernational gift A particular grant of Almighty God to rational beings (men or angels) unwarranted by man’s nature, natural powers or needs; a grant therefore outside the limits of God’s general Providence and consistent support of human life and human activity. It may be received in the soul itself, in the soul’s faculties, or even … Continue reading “supernational gift”

Superman The name given by Nietzsche to what he deems a higher type of humanity, viewed as the goal of evolution. — H.H. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy

SUPERIORITY OF THE NEW DISPENSATION, OVER THE OLD (1) General References to Heb 7:19; Heb 8:6; Heb 9:23; Heb 11:40; Heb 12:22; Heb 12:27 (2) Shown in the Key-word “Better”, in the Epistle of Hebrews Better Revelation Heb 1:1-4 Better Hope Heb 7:19 Better Priesthood Heb 7:20-28 Better Covenant Heb 8:6 Better Promises Heb 8:6 … Continue reading “SUPERIORITY OF THE NEW DISPENSATION, OVER THE OLD”

Superioress a female superior of a convent or nunnery. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Superior, Wisconsin, diocese of Founded on 3 May 1905. Suffragen of the archdiocese of Milwaukee. See also Catholic-Hierarchy.Org diocese of Superior patron saints index New Catholic Dictionary Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Superior (SUPERIORENSIS) Situated in the northern part of Wisconsin, Superior comprises the following counties: Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Iron, Lincoln, Oneida, Polk, Price, Rusk, Sawyer, St. Croix, Taylor, Vilas, and Washburn. In area it covers 15,715 square miles, and has its episcopal residence in the city of Superior. On 3 May, 1905, the diocese … Continue reading “Superior”