Ostertag, Paul Albert, Dr a noted German missionary worker, was born at Stuttgard April 18, 1810. Having received the necessary education, he entered the University of Tubingen for the study of theology. In 1837 he became tutor and leader of the missionary institution at Basle in which position he for a long time edited the … Continue reading “Ostertag, Paul Albert, Dr”
Oster, P. J
Oster, P. J a missionary among the Jews in France, was born h at Strasburg March 5, 1804, where he also studied for the ministry. In November, 1828, he was engaged as a missionary by the London Society for Propagating the Gospel among the Jews, and was stationed at Marseilles, visiting and also preaching to … Continue reading “Oster, P. J”
Ostentation
Ostentation In prayer and alms-giving Mat 6:1; Pro 25:14; Pro 27:2 Fuente: Nave’s Topical Bible
Ostensorium
ostensorium (Latin: ostendere, to show, or monstrare, to show) A metal vessel, usually gold or silver-plated, with a transparent section in which the ostensorium is carried in procession or exposed for adoration. It came into use when processions and expositions of the Blessed Sacrament became common usage. Originally shaped ]ike a tower, the form now … Continue reading “Ostensorium”
Ostensive
Ostensive (Lat. ostendere, to show) Property of a concept or predicate by virtue of which it refers to and is clarified by reference to its instances. — A.C.B. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy
Ostensible Object
Ostensible Object (Lat. ostendere, to show) The object envisaged by cognitive act irrespective of its actual existence. See Epistemological Object. — L.W. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy
Ossuarium
Ossuarium the vase or urn in which the ashes of the departed are deposited. SEE TURNS. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
O.Ss.T.
O.Ss.T. = Order of the Holy Trinity ; Trinitarians – or – = Third order secular of the Most Holy Trinity Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary
O.Ss.S.
O.Ss.S. = Order of Saint Savior ; Order of Our Savior; Ordo Ss. Salvatoris; Brigittines Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary
O.Ss.R.
O.Ss.R. = Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer; Congregatio Sanctissimi Redemptoris; Redemptoristines Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary