saints, manna oil of An oily substance which is said to have flowed, or still flows, from the relics or burial places of certain saints. Sometimes, the oil in lamps that burn before their shrines, the water that flows from the wells near their burial places, or the oil and water which in some way … Continue reading “saints, manna oil of”
Saints, Litany of the
Saints, Litany of the A solemn series of invocations in which are repeated the names of the canonized saints of the Church. The litany begins with the usual invocation of the Persons of the Blessed Trinity and the Blessed Virgin. Then come in order the invocation of the angels, apostles, patriarchs, martyrs , pontiffs, confessors, … Continue reading “Saints, Litany of the”
Saints, Legends of the
Saints, Legends of the Under the term legend the modern concept would include every untrue tale. But it is not so very long since its meaning has been extended thus far, nor is such a definition historically justifiable. That which was understood by the word legend, at the time when the concept arose, included both … Continue reading “Saints, Legends of the”
Saints, Invocation Of
Saints, Invocation Of SEE INVOCATION OF SAINTS. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Saints Days
Saints Days SEE CALENDAR; SEE FEASTS. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Saints Cyril and Methodius Seminary
Saints Cyril and Methodius Seminary Orchard Lake, Michigan. Founded in 1885. Conducted by secular clergy; preparatory and major courses. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary
Saints, Communion of
Saints, Communion of An article of the Apostles’ Creed, a spiritual solidarity binding together the faithful on earth, the souls in purgatory, and the saints in heaven, in the same mystical body of which Christ is the head, and in constant supernatural interchange. The merits of Christ are communicated to each one, and those of … Continue reading “Saints, Communion of”
Saints, Common of
Saints, Common of The Masses or Collects, Secrets, and Post-communions in the Missal and the Offices in the Breviary for apostles, martyrs , confessors, virgins, and holy women, and for all the saints and the blessed for whom there is not a proper office. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary
Saints, Canonization of
Saints, Canonization of HISTORY According to some writers the origin of beatification and canonization in the Catholic Church is to be traced back to the ancient pagan apotheosis. In his classic work on the subject (De Servorum Dei Beatificatione et Beatorum Canonizatione) Benedict XIV examines and at the very outset refutes this view. He shows … Continue reading “Saints, Canonization of”
Saints
saints (Latin: sanctus, holy) Name applied in the New Testament to the members of the Christian community generally, as in Colossians 1 To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ Jesus, who are at Colossa…. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Saints SEE SAINT. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Saints SAINTS.The word saints ( … Continue reading “Saints”