ANYONE SERVING IN THE MILITARY, FRIENDS AND FAMILY OF THOSE WHO SERVE IN THE MILITARY. CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICANS, HAWKISH CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICANS, ANYONE WHO IS AN EX-JEHOVAH'S WITNESS, I AM ALWAYS LOOKING FOR THOSE WHO ARE RECOVERING FROM THAT EXPERIENCE, I WANT TO MEET PEOPLE WHO CAN DISCUSS THE ISSUES OF THE DAY INTELLECUTALLY, WITH COMPLETE SANITY AND HUMOR.
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WHAT IS:
HELL:
The state of persons who die unrepentant in mortal sin, in a condition of self-alienation from God which will last forever
WHAT IS:
JESUS PRAYER:
A prayer of Eastern origin, dating back to the fifth century: 'Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me (a sinner).'
WHAT IS:
MAGNIFICANT:
The canticle the Blessed Mother sang when she visited St Elizabeth. 'Magnificat' is the first word of the canticle in Latin (My soul magnifies the Lord...). The canticle is sung at the end of Vespers in the Divine Office.
WHAT IS:
PRETERNATURAL GIFTS:
Exceptional gifts, beyond the exigencies and powers of human nature, enjoyed by Adam in the state of original justice: immunity from suffering and death, superior knowledge, integrity and perfect control of the passions. These gifts were lost as a result of original sin; their loss, however, implied no impairment of the integrity of human nature.
WHAT IS:
TREASURY OF MERIT:
The Superabundant merits of Christ and the Saints from which the Church draws to confer spiritual benefits, such as indulgences.
WHAT IS:
USURY:
Excessive interest charged for lending money; a violation of Justice.
WHAT IS:
AMEN:
A Hebrew word meaning truly, it is true. In the Gospels, Christ used the word to add a note of authority to his statements. In other New Testament writings, and in Hebrew usage, it was the concluding word to doxologies. As the concluding word of prayers, it expresses assent to and acceptance of God's will.
WHAT IS:
THE ANGELUS
A devotion which commemorates the Annunciation to Mary and the Incarnation of Our Lord. It consists of 3 versicles, 3 Hail Marys and a special prayer. It is recited at dawn, noon and dusk except during the Easter season.
WHAT IS:
CANDLEMAS
The Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary, also referred to as the Presentation of the Lord in the Temple. Celebrations of the liturgy on this Feast often include processions with candles.
WHAT IS:
DULIA
A Greek term meaning the veneration or homage, different in nature and degree from that given to God, paid to the Saints. It includes honoring the saints and seeking their intercession with God.
JESUS, MARY & JOSEPH, PRAY FOR US
O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.
"Quis ut Deus-Who is like unto God?"
Saint Michael the Archangel,
defend us in battle.
Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray;
and do Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host -
by the Divine Power of God -
cast into hell, satan and all the evil spirits,
who roam throughout the world seeking the ruin of souls.
Amen. St. Michael defend us in battle, that we may not perish in the dreadful judgement!