Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Spiritual Peace See Joy; Peace Joy; Peace Fuente: Nave’s Topical Bible

SPIRITUAL-MINDEDNESS That disposition implanted in the mind by the Holy Spirit, by which it is inclined to love, delight in, and attend to spiritual things. The spiritual minded highly appreciate spiritual blessings are engaged in spiritual exercises pursue spiritual objects are influenced by spiritual motives and experience spiritual joys. To be spiritually-minded, says St. Paul, … Continue reading “Spiritual mindedness”

Spiritual Meat ( , broma pneumatikon, food spiritual): Nourishment for the soul, referring specifically (1Co 10:3) to the manna by which the children of Israel were miraculously fed and which was made by Paul prophetically equivalent to the broken bread of the Christian sacrament symbolizing the body of Christ. Hence, (1) Christ Himself as the … Continue reading “Spiritual Meat”

Spiritual Man ( , ho pneumatikos): In distinction from the natural, the unrenewed man (1Co 2:15); man in whom the Holy Spirit dwells and rules. This divine indwelling insures mental illumination: He that is spiritual discerneth (AVm) (or interpreteth) all things; moral renewal: a new creature (2Co 5:17); a new man (Eph 4:24); spiritual enduement: … Continue reading “Spiritual Man”

Spiritual House ( , okos pneumatikos, house spiritual): A body of Christians (a church), as pervaded by the Spirit and power of God (1Pe 2:5); a term applicable to God’s house: house of prayer, the temple (Mat 21:13); to heaven: my Father’s house (Joh 14:2); to the tabernacle: Moses … faithful in all his house … Continue reading “Spiritual House”

Spiritual Gifts See Gifts. Fuente: Dictionary of the Apostolic Church Spiritual Gifts SPIRITUAL GIFTS 1. The term.A special Gr. word, charismata, is used in NT for spiritual gifts. It usually stands alone, but in Rom 1:11 It is coupled with the adjective pneumatikon (spiritual). It means concrete manifestations of the grace of God (charis), and … Continue reading “Spiritual Gifts”

Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius The Exercises are not a treatise on mysticism or asceticism but a practical manual consisting of considerations and meditations to lead to the amendment and sanctification of one’s life and of certain practical rules. They are divided into four weeks, which occupy one for about thirty days and which correspond … Continue reading “Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius”

spiritual espousals The name given by mysical writers to designate that mystical union of love between God and some loved souls elevated to the ninth degree of contemplation. During the prayer of rapture God reveals His greatness to these particular spouses, adorns them with graces and gifts, and unites Himself to them as a sign … Continue reading “spiritual espousals”

Spiritual Drink ( , pneumatikon poma): Having a spiritual significance, as referring to the water that flowed miraculously from the smitten rock (1Co 10:4; Num 20:11). Symbolic also of nourishment for the thirsty soul in the sacramental cup and the outpoured blood (life) of Christ. See ROCK, 2, (1); SPIRITUAL ROCK. Fuente: International Standard Bible … Continue reading “Spiritual Drink”

spiritual direction Saint Ignatius says that the devil attacks those in the way of perfection, not by solicitations to evil, but by snares and deceits, presenting evil under the guise of good. In this all spiritual masters agree, and it is the foundation of spiritual direction. This is not something abnormal. Spiritual therapeutics are a … Continue reading “Spiritual Direction”