Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Pastorale The traditional title formerly used for collections of liturgical formula to be used by pastors in dispensing the sacraments and in performing other liturgical functions. Other titles for the same book are: Agenda, Manuale, Bacerdotale, Bacramentale. The Rituale Romanum, into which what still obtains from these books has been incorporated, has now been substituted … Continue reading “Pastorale”

pastoral theology A special branch of theological science which treats of the care of souls. It comprises those practical rules and applications based on the doctrine and experience of the Church which the priest, as shepherd of souls, should faithfully fulfill in the exercise of his sacred office. It presupposes a knowledge of dogmatic and … Continue reading “Pastoral Theology”

pastoral staff An ornamental staff in the shape of a shepherd’s crook, conferred on bishops , mitered abbots , and certain other prelates. It usually consists of a metal tube, plated with silver and gold; sometimes of elaborately carved wood, or even of pure gold and silver. The crook symbolizes that the bishop should act … Continue reading “Pastoral Staff”

pastoral letters Ecclesiastical, episcopal documents written by the bishop either to all the members of his diocese or to the clergy only. The purpose is to maintain the proper discipline and administration in the diocese. Pastoral letters are classified accordingly as they are issued by the bishop or from a synod. To have legal force … Continue reading “pastoral letters”

Pastoral Letter a letter addressed either at certain stated times, or on the occurrence of some notable occasion, by a pastor, but especially by a bishop to the clergy under his jurisdiction, to the laity of his flock, or to both. Of the former class, in the Church of Rome, are the so-called Lenten Mandates, … Continue reading “Pastoral Letter”

Pastoral Epistles, The pastor-al. I.GENUINENESS 1.External Evidence 2.Genuineness Questioned II.ALLEGED DIFFICULTIES AGAINST PAULINE AUTHORSHIP 1.Relative to Paul’s Experiences (1)Data in 1 Timothy (2)Data in 2 Timothy (3)Data in Titus 2.Subject-Matter Post-Pauline (1)Difficulty Regarding Church Organization (2)The Doctrinal Difficulty 3.Difficulty Relative to Language 4.Is There Another Gospel in the Pastorals? III.DATE AND ORDER 1.Date of the … Continue reading “Pastoral Epistles, The”

Pastoral Epistles (Timothy and Titus) (THE PASTORALS) STS. TIMOTHY AND TITUS Saints Timothy and Titus were two of the most beloved and trusted disciples of St. Paul, whom they accompanied in many of his journeys. Timothy is mentioned in Acts, xvi, 1; xvii, 14, 15, 1; xviii, 5; xix, 22; xx, 4; Rom., xvi, 21; … Continue reading “Pastoral Epistles (Timothy and Titus)”

Pastoral Epistles See Timothy and Titus, Epistles to. Fuente: Dictionary of the Apostolic Church pastoral epistles (Latin: pastor, shepherd; Greek: epistole, letter) Letters written by Saint Paul to Saint Timothy and Saint Titus as bishops, and shepherds of the flock. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

pastoral conferences An assembly of priests for the reading and discussing of cases of conscience. This assembly is made up of secular priests, and all those religious, who are pastors, and if conferences are not held in the monastery , all religious priests having faculties must attend the diocesan conferences. The material for these conferences … Continue reading “pastoral conferences”

Pastor, Ludwig von Historian of the popes; born Aix-la-Chapelle, France, 31 January 1854; died Innsbruck, Tyrol, 30 September 1928. After the death of his father, a sincere Lutheran, his mother brought him up as a Catholic. Dr Johannes Janssen, the historian of the German people, recognized his pupil’s extraordinary talent. Ranke’s History turned his mind … Continue reading “Pastor, Ludwig von”