Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

S.T. = Missionary Servants of Most Holy Trinity Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Ssu tuan All men possess the ‘four beginnings’ of benevolence (jen), righteousness (i), propriety (li), and wisdom (chih). (Mencius). — H.H. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy

Ssu te The Four Virtues Being attentive to the fundamentals, penetrative, beneficial, and unflinching — the virtues of the trigram ch’ien (Heaven, male, yang) and therefore ethical ideals of the superior man. Filial piety, respect for elders, loyalty to superiors (chung), and good faith in social relationship (hsin). Lady-like conduct, speech, skill, and appearance. Also … Continue reading “Ssu te”

Ssu chiao The four things which Confucius taught his pupils, namely, letters, personal conduct, being one’s true self (chung), and good faith in social relationship (hsin). — W.T.C. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy

Ssu Partiality, selfishness. A private name. “Only a particular substance bears the name.” (Neo-Mohism). — W.T.C. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy Ssu Deliberation, thinking. Wish. Idea. — W.T.C. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy

S.Ss.T. = Society of the Most Holy Trinity Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

S.S.S.F. = School Sisters of Saint Francis Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

S.S.S. = Societas Sanctissimi Sacramenti; Fathers of the Blessed Sacrament; Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament; Sacramentines Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

S.S.P.V. = Society of Saint Pius V Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

S.Sp.S. = Holy Spirit Missionary Sisters Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary