RECTOR A term applied to several persons whose offices are very different, as, 1. The rector of a parish is a clergyman that has the charge and care of a parish, and possesses all the tithes, &c. 2. The same name is also given to the chief elective officer in several foreign universities, and also … Continue reading “Rector”
Rectitude
RECTITUDE or UPRIGHTNESS, is the choosing and pursuing those things which the mind, upon due inquiry and attention, clearly perceives to be good, and avoiding those that are evil. Fuente: Theological Dictionary Rectitude (or UPRIGHTNESS) is the choice and pursuit of those things which the mind, after due inquiry and attention, clearly perceives to be … Continue reading “Rectitude”
Recreation
Recreation Jesus takes, from the fatigues of His ministry Mar 6:31-32; Mar 7:24 Sabbath; Jubilee; Sabbatic Year Fuente: Nave’s Topical Bible
Recover
Recover re-kuver: Recover has (1) the transitive meaning of to retake or regain (anything); and (2) the intransitive sense of to regain health or become well. In Judith 14:7 it means restore to consciousness. In the former sense it is in the Old Testament the translation of , nacal, to snatch away (Jdg 11:26; 1Sa … Continue reading “Recover”
Records
Records a frequent name for the books and papers of a Church, which contain a record or accouLnt of the history and temporal business of the parish. In these books are written, from time to time, all such transactions as relate to the election of officers, the purchase or sale, etc., of Church property, the … Continue reading “Records”
RECORDER
RECORDER Or remembrancer, a sort of registrar of affairs at the court of Judah, 2Sa 8:16 ; 1Ki 4:3 ; 2Ki 18:18 . Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary Recorder (, mazkir’, a remembrancer; Sept. , ), an officer of high rank in the Jewish state, exercising the functions, not simply of an annalist, but … Continue reading “RECORDER”
Recordare, Sanctae Crucis
Recordare, Sanctae Crucis is the beginning of a passion-hymn composed by the Seraphic Doctor, St. Bonaventura (q.v.). This is his best poem, and consists of fifteen stanzas, the last bearing a strong resemblance to the next to the last of the Stabat Mater Dolorosa. There are two English translations of this hvmnone by Dr. H. … Continue reading “Recordare, Sanctae Crucis”
Record
Record rekord, rekord: (1) The English word, where it occurs in the Old Testament and the New Testament in the sense of testimony, is translated in the Revised Version (British and American) witness (Deu 30:19; Deu 31:28; Joh 1:19, Joh 1:32; Joh 8:13, Joh 8:14; Rom 10:2, etc.). See WITNESS. But in Job 16:19 for … Continue reading “Record”
Reconnaissance
Reconnaissance Of Jericho Jos 2:1-24 Of Beth-El Jdg 1:23 Of Laish Jdg 18:2-10 Fuente: Nave’s Topical Bible
Reconciliation, Sacrament of
Reconciliation, Sacrament of Penance is a sacrament of the New Law instituted by Christ in which forgiveness of sins committed after baptism is granted through the priest’s absolution to those who with true sorrow confess their sins and promise to satisfy for the same. It is called a “sacrament” not simply a function or ceremony, … Continue reading “Reconciliation, Sacrament of”