Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Prajna (Skr.) Realization, insight into the true and abiding nature of the self, atman, purusa, etc. — K.F.L. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy

Prajapati (Skr.) “Lord of creatures”, originally applied to various Vedic (q.v.) gods, it assumed as early as the Rig Veda the importance of a first philosophical principle of creation, and later of time as suggestive of gestation and productive periodicity. — K.F.L. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy

Praises, Divine The praises recited after Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament, beginning “Blessed be God.” Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Praise ye the Lord Opening words of Psalm 116, commonly chanted after the Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

praise, perpetual The unceasing praise rendered to God by the angels and the whole celestial court. This is, according to Holy Scripture, one of the special functions of the angels in heaven (Tobit 12; Apocalypse 8), and Our Lord refers to it as their perpetual occupation (Matthew 18:10). Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

PRAISE OF GOD The acknowledging his perfections, works, and benefits. Praise and thanksgiving are generally considered as synonymous, yet some distinguish them thus. Praise properly terminates in God, on account of his natural excellencies and perfections, and is that act of devotion by which we confess and admire his several attributes: but thanksgiving is a … Continue reading “Praise of God”

Praise O Sion, Praise Thy Saviour Sequence on the Feast of Corpus Christi and throughout the octave. It was written by Saint Thomas Aquinas (1227-1274). About 20 translations are in existence. The one given in Britt is by Monsignor Henry; the tenth verse reads: When at last the Bread is broken, Doubt not what the … Continue reading “Praise O Sion, Praise Thy Saviour”

Praise-meeting a meeting recently inaugurated in this country, first in New England, for a service of song by the congregation. The people gather, and, under the lead of some competent precentor, unite in a service which is wholly, or almost wholly, musical, and in which all participate. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Praise, Blessing The praises of God are set forth very largely in the O.T., and are represented by two or three words. The most general is Hallal (, Ass. ellu, ‘bright’), whence comes the word Hallelu-jah, [This word is sometimes spelt alleluiain modern hymn-books, in imitation of the mode of spelling which found favour in … Continue reading “Praise, Blessing”

Praise 1. Ideal of praise.-He knows little of himself who is not much in prayer, and he knows little of God who is not much in praise. These words express the habitual thought and practice of the Apostolic Church. We must distinguish between praise and thanksgiving. We praise God for what He is, we thank … Continue reading “Praise”