Biblia

Rest

REST In Mal 9:31, refers to the respite from persecution enjoyed by the Christians in Palestine, after the conversion of Saul of Tarsus, during the last two years of Caligula’s short reign, A. D. 39 and 40, when the Jews were so harassed by the attempts of the emperor to force them to worship him … Continue reading “Rest”

Ressaunt

Ressaunt (probably Fr. ressentir), an old English term for an ogee moulding. It was also applied to other architectural members that had the inflected outline of this moulding. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

responsory

responsory (Latin: respondere, to answer) (1) An answer. (2) A short phrase or sentence recited by choir or congregation in answer to preceding versicle. Versicle and response are drawn in most cases from the Psalms. They are of very early Christian use, e.g., Et dom spiritu tuo, or Deo gratias. (3) A series of versicles … Continue reading “responsory”

Responsorium

Responsorium Responsory, or Respond, a series of verses and responses, usually taken from Holy Scripture and varying according to the feast or season. Responsories are of two kinds: those which occur in the Proper of the Mass, and those used in the Divine Office; each differing slightly both as to history and form. I. THE … Continue reading “Responsorium”

Responses

Responses Short sentences, so called from their being the answers of the people to the officiating minister. The design of responses is, by giving to the people a part in the service, to quicken this devotion and engage their attention. It is much to be regretted that congregations do not in general join in the … Continue reading “Responses”

Response

response (Latin: respondere, to answer) (1) An answer. (2) A short phrase or sentence recited by choir or congregation in answer to preceding versicle. Versicle and response are drawn in most cases from the Psalms. They are of very early Christian use, e.g., Et dom spiritu tuo, or Deo gratias. (3) A series of versicles … Continue reading “Response”