Soul of the Church Inasmuch as the Church is visible and supernatural, it has a visible, external element; and an invisible, internal element by which the visible element is informed, elevated, and determined, just as the living body is informed by the soul. Hence theologians distinguish in the Church the Body and the Soul. Although … Continue reading “Soul of the Church”
Soul of my Saviour, Sanctify my Breast
Soul of my Saviour, Sanctify my Breast (Soul Of My Saviour, Sanctify My Breast!) Hymn usually found in the “Thanksgiving after Mass,” in the Missal. It was written in the 14th century by an unknown author. There are about 15 translations; the English title given is found in “Saint George’s Hymn Book.” It was a … Continue reading “Soul of my Saviour, Sanctify my Breast”
soul, nights of the
soul, nights of the The active and passive purifications of the soul. Before reaching the light of perfect union, the soul passes through two nights, the night of sense and the night of the mind or spirit. The first is bitter, for the soul must deprive itself of all worldly pleasures, which is as night … Continue reading “soul, nights of the”
Soul mass
Soul mass mass for the dead. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Soul, Immortality Of
Soul, Immortality Of SEE IMMORTALITY. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Soul, Immateriality Of
Soul, Immateriality Of SEE IMMATERIALITY. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Soul, Faculties of the
soul, faculties of the (Latin: facere, to do) Qualities by which the human soul is able to act, or proximate principles of human activity, the remote principle being the soul itself, the faculties being the imagination, memory, understanding, will. Hence the order is soul, one or other faculty, act. All human acts are ultimately attributed … Continue reading “Soul, Faculties of the”
SOUL DISTRESS
SOUL DISTRESS Psa 32:4; Psa 42:6; Psa 119:28; Act 9:9 Fuente: Thompson Chain-Reference Bible
Soul chime
Soul chime the ringing of the passing or soul bell. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Soul cakes
Soul cakes a term used for the gifts of sweetened bread, anciently distributed at the church doors on All-souls’-day (Nov. 2) by the rich to the poor. They were frequently stamped with the impression of a cross, or were triangular in form. They were given away with inscriptions on paper or parchment, soliciting the prayers … Continue reading “Soul cakes”