Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

M.S.B.T. = Missionary Servants of the Most Blessed Trinity Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

M.S.A. = Missionaries of the Holy Apostles Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

M.S. = Missionaries of Our Lady of LaSalette Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Mrak, Ignatius The second Bishop of Marquette, U.S.A., born 16 October, 1818, in Hotovle, in the Diocese of Laibach (Carinthia), Austria; died at Marquette, 2 Jan., 1901. He made his classical studies in the gymnasium of Laibach and his theology in the local diocesan seminary. On 13 August, 1837, Prince-Bishop Anton Aloys Wolf raised him … Continue reading “Mrak, Ignatius”

M.R. = Missionarius Rector; Missionary Rector Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Mpongwe Version Of The Scriptures The Mpongwe is spoken by a West-African tribe, for which various detached portions of the Scriptures have been translated by the missionaries of the American Board of Missions, and several editions of these portions of the Old and New Test. have been issued by the American Bible Society. (B.P.) Fuente: … Continue reading “Mpongwe Version Of The Scriptures”

Mozzi, Marco Antonio an Italian literateur, was born at Florence, January 17, 1678; studied law and theology there, and at the same time devoted much attention to poetry and music. His skill on the mandoline procured for him frequent invitations to the ducal court of Tuscany. In 1700 he received a canonicate in his native … Continue reading “Mozzi, Marco Antonio”

Mozzi, Luigi Controversialist, born at Bergamo, 26 May, 1746; died near Milan, 24 June, 1813. He entered the Society of Jesus in 1763, and on its suppression was received into the Diocese of Bergamo, where he was shortly made a canon, and appointed archpriest and examiner of candidates for the priesthood. The zeal and ability … Continue reading “Mozzi, Luigi”

mozzetta (Italian: mozzo, cut short) Short, cape-shaped garment of silk or wool, colored red, violet or black, reaching to the elbow and with an open front that may be fastened with a row of small buttons. At the neck there is a small ornamental hood. It is worn by the pope, but by special privilege … Continue reading “Mozzetta”

Mozier, Joseph an American sculptor, noted for his contributions to sacred art, was born in Burlington, Vermont, August 22, 1812. He removed to New York in 1831, and was engaged in mercantile pursuits till 1845, when he retired from business, and shortly after visited Europe. Having devoted several years to the study of sculpture in … Continue reading “Mozier, Joseph”