LIBERTINE One who acts without restraint, and pays no regard to the precepts of religion. Fuente: Theological Dictionary Libertine (, for the Latin libertinus, a freed-man) occurs but once in the N.T., “Certain of the synagogue, which is called (the synagogue) of the Libertaies, and Cyrenians, and Alexandrians,” etc. (Act 6:9). There has been much … Continue reading “Libertine”
Liberties, Gallican
Liberties, Gallican In 1594 a famous Parisian jurisconsult, Pierre Pithou, published a book entitled “The Liberties of the Gallican Church.” It was directed both against the pope, whose authority was limited in favor of the bishops, and against the bishops who, in the discharge of their duties, were unduly subjected to the royal power. The … Continue reading “Liberties, Gallican”
Libertarianism
Libertarianism (Lat. libertas, freedom) Theory of the freedom of the will. See Free-Will. — L.W. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy
Libermann, Ven. Francis Mary Paul
Libermann, Ven. Francis Mary Paul Founder of the Congregation of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, which was afterwards merged in the Congregation of the Holy Ghost (q.v.). The son of a Jewish rabbi, he was born at Severne in Alsace, 12 April, 1804; he died at Paris, 2 February, 1852. He received the name of … Continue reading “Libermann, Ven. Francis Mary Paul”
Libermann, Francis Mary Paul
Libermann, Francis Mary Paul Founder of the Congregation of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, born Saverne, Alsace, 1804; died Paris, France, 1852. The son of a Jewish rabbi, he was baptized at Paris, 24 December 1826 , and entered Saint Sulpice, 1827. An attack of epilepsy delayed his ordination till 18 September 1841 . Meanwhile … Continue reading “Libermann, Francis Mary Paul”
Liberius, Pope
Liberius, Pope Reigned from 352 to 366. A deacon , born in Rome; died there. At the time of his election, the Christian world was perturbed by the exiling of Saint Athanasius and the activities of the Arians . Emperor Constantius wished to force a modified Arianism on the whole Church and endeavored to have … Continue reading “Liberius, Pope”
Liberius, bp. of Rome
Liberius, bp. of Rome Liberius (4), ordained bp. of Rome May 22, 352 (Catalog. Liber.), as successor to Julius I. The assassination of Constans (a.d. 350) and the subsequent defeat of Magnentius in 351 had left Constantius sole emperor. New charges against Athanasius were sent to the emperor and Julius the pope, and the latter … Continue reading “Liberius, bp. of Rome”
Liberius
Liberius ST., pope of Rome, was a native of the Eternal City. He succeeded Julius I May 22, 353. The Semi-Arians, countenanced by the emperor Constantius, had then the ascendency; and both the Council of Arles (353) and that of Milan (355) condemned Athanasius, bishop of Alexandria. As Liberius, together with some other Western bishops, … Continue reading “Liberius”
Liberia
Liberia Republic on the western coast of Africa. Founded, 1820, by the American Colonization Society, as a colony for freed slaves, and declared a sovereign state, 1847. Among the early settlers from the United States were some Catholics. In 1842 three missionaries arrived from America, the Very Reverend Edward Barron, Vicar-General of Philadelphia, the Reverend … Continue reading “Liberia”
Liberi, Pietro
Liberi, Pietro an eminent Italian painter, was born at Padua in 1605, and studied under Alessandro Varotari, also the works of the best masters, as Michael Angelo, Raphael, Correggio, and Titian. Among his best productions are the Murder of the Innocents, at Venice; Noah just Landed from the Ark; in the cathedral at Vicenza and … Continue reading “Liberi, Pietro”