olive oil Oil obtained from the pulp of olives. It is mixed with balsam in the making of chrism, which is used in the administration of certain sacraments. It represents the copious outpouring of sacramental grace which gives strength to the soul as oil does to the body. In the Old Testament God commanded that … Continue reading “Olive-Oil”
Olive, Grafted
Olive, Grafted See OLIVE TREE. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
Olive-Fat
Olive-Fat SEE OIL-MILL; SEE PRESS. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
olive branch
olive branch A symbol of peace. In ancient times it was used as a signal between contending armies, asking for a truce. It is often shown in the hand of the Archangel Gabriel, the messenger who announced the coming of the Prince of Peace. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary
Olive-Berry
Olive-Berry (, gargar’, so called from its round and rolling form; Isa 17:6, berry-; , Jam 3:12, elsewhere olive, etc.), the drupe or fruit of the olive-tree, known as olives par excellence. It .is greenish, whitish, violet, or even black, never larger than a pigeons egg, generally oval, sometimes globular, or obovate, or acuminate. The … Continue reading “Olive-Berry”
Olive Berries
Olive Berries beriz. See OLIVE TREE. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
Olive (Tree)
Olive (Tree) Jdg 9:8 (b) In this parable probably this tree represents some delightful, refreshing person who might be called to be the leader of the people. You will note that other trees represent other kinds of people in this same parable. Isa 17:6 (c) Perhaps this represents the fact that Damascus would not be … Continue reading “Olive (Tree)”
Olive
OLIVE This is one of the earliest trees mentioned in Scripture, and has furnished, perhaps ever since he deluge the most universal emblem of peace, Gen 8:11 . It is always classed among the most valuable trees of Palestine, which is described as a land of oil olive, and honey, Deu 6:11 8:8 Hab 3:17 … Continue reading “Olive”
Olivaint, Pierre
Olivaint, Pierre Jesuit martyr; born Paris, France, 22 February 1816; died there, 26 May 1871. Born of irreligious parents he was converted by Lacordaire’s sermons, while in the Normal School, and became an apostle of charity in the Saint Vincent de Paul Society. After teaching history for some years at Grenoble and Paris he entered … Continue reading “Olivaint, Pierre”
Oliva, Gian Paolo
Oliva, Gian Paolo Born at Genoa, 4 October, 1600; died at Rome, at Sant’ Andrea Quirinale, 26 November, 1681. In 1616, he entered the Society of Jesus, in which he excelled by rare intellectual powers, learning and sanctity. A famous pulpit orator, he was Apostolic Preacher of the Palace under Innocent X, Alexander VII, Clement … Continue reading “Oliva, Gian Paolo”