Circumstantiality In The Parables CIRCUMSTANTIALITY IN THE PARABLES.A parable consists of two members, viz. an illustration and a didactic part, which, according to the view we hold, may be called either the interpretation or the application. Both members are necessary to make the parable complete, though the didactic part need not be expressly stated, the … Continue reading “Circumstantiality In The Parables”
Circumspectly
Circumspectly * For CIRCUMSPECTLY see ACCURATELY Fuente: Vine’s Dictionary of New Testament Words
Circuminsession
Circuminsession The mutual inexistence of the three distinct persons of the Blessed Trinity, the Father being whole and entire in the Son, likewise in the Holy Ghost , and so the Son in the Father and the Holy Ghost ; and the Holy Ghost in the Father and in the Son. The expression is used … Continue reading “Circuminsession”
Circumcision, Vigil of the
Circumcision, Vigil of the Commonly observed in Catholic churches by a service of reparation for the misdeeds of the year passing, and of thanksgiving and joy on the opening of the new year. The Psalm “Miserere” and the hymn “Te Deum” are chanted, and the sermon is followed by Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. It … Continue reading “Circumcision, Vigil of the”
Circumcision, Uncircumcision, Circumcise
Circumcision, Uncircumcision, Circumcise lit., “a cutting round, circumcision” (the verb is peritemno), was a rite enjoined by God upon Abraham and his male descendants and dependents, as a sign of the covenant made with him, Gen. 17; Act 7:8; Rom 4:11. Hence Israelites termed Gentiles “the uncircumcised,” Jdg 15:18; 2Sa 1:20. So in the NT, … Continue reading “Circumcision, Uncircumcision, Circumcise”
Circumcision, The Great
Circumcision, The Great is a name sometimes applied by early Christian writers to the ordinance of baptism, because it takes the place of circumcision, and is the seal of the Christian covenant, as that was the seal of the covenant made with Abraham. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Circumcision, Festival Of The (2)
Circumcision, Festival Of The is the octave of Christmas. We present some further particulars on this subject: “Its present name does not date earlier than the 6th or 7th century, and commemorates the shedding of our Lord’s infant blood in conformity with the Mosaic law. The festival was established in the time of Leo the … Continue reading “Circumcision, Festival Of The (2)”
Circumcision, Feast of the
Circumcision, Feast of the 1 January , commemorates the occasion when this rite of the Jewish religion was received by Our Lord, eight days after His birth. This festival is traceable to the year 567; it may be older. The Mass and Office give prominence to the part the Mother of Our Lord has in … Continue reading “Circumcision, Feast of the”
Circumcision
CIRCUMCISION A cutting around, because in this rite the foreskin was cut away. God commanded Abraham to use circumcision, as a sign of his covenant; and in obedience to this order, the patriarch, at ninety-nine years of age, was circumcised, as also his son Ishmael, and all the male of his household, Gen 17:10-12 . … Continue reading “Circumcision”
Circumcellions
Circumcellions (Latin: circum, around; cella, cell) Schismatics who probably began before the death of Constantine, joined the Donatists, and lived as brigands throughout Africa. They had no occupation but spent their time playing, drinking, and performing acts of violence. Frequently they sought their own death, considering suicide as martyrdom . Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary