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Mouchy, Antoine de

Mouchy, Antoine de (Called DEMOCHARES.) Theologian and canonist, b. 1494, at Ressons-sur-Matz, near Beauvais, in Picardy; d. 8 May 1574, at Paris. In 1539 he was appointed rector of the University of Paris. He was also professor at the Sorbonne and canon Pœnitentiarius of Noyon. As inquisitor fidei he exerted his influence against the Calvinists. … Continue reading “Mouchy, Antoine de”

Motzer, Daniel

Motzer, Daniel a Presbyterian minister, was born in Perry County, Pennsylvania, August 16, 1817. He graduated at Jefferson College, Pennsylvania; studied theology in the Western Seminary, Alleghany, Pennsylvania; was licensed by Carlisle Presbytery in 1848, and in 1849 was ordained and installed pastor of the church at Cold Spring, N.J. He subsequently served the churches … Continue reading “Motzer, Daniel”

Motu Proprio

Motu Proprio (Latin: own accord) Words used in rescripts, to signify that the Pope does not condition concession on motives of petition. In legislative enactments, designates informal method the Pope uses to make a decree, for example Pius XI made the chapels of Knights of Columbus and Roman playgrounds papal by his Motu Proprio of … Continue reading “Motu Proprio”

Mott, William F

Mott, William F an American philanthropist of some fiote, was born in New York City in 1818. Mr. Mott commenced life with moderate means, but, being honest and of frugal habits, amassed an ample fortune, which he spent for the relief of the poor and needy. He made large contributions to the philanthropic institutions of … Continue reading “Mott, William F”

Motive

MOTIVE That which moves, excites, or invites the mind to volition. It may be one thing singly, or many things conjunctly. Some call it a faculty of the mind, by which we pursue good and avoid evil. See WILL; Edwards on the Will, p. 7, 8, 124, 259, 384; Toplady’s Works, vol. 2: p. 41, … Continue reading “Motive”

Motivation

Motivation Designation of the totality of motives operative in any given act of volition or of the mechanism of the operation of such motives. See Motive. — L.W. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy