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| from the Latin desidero, "to long for what is absent or lost" |
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| Also known as devotions, these are personalized prayers that have developed outside, but should lead to, the liturgy of the Church |
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| the divine assistance the Holy Spirit gave the authors of the books of the Bible so the authors could write in human words the salvation message God wanted to communicate. |
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| God's self-communication through which he makes known the mystery of his divine plan. Divine Revelation is a gift accomplished by the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit through the words and deeds of salvation history. It is most fully realized in the Passion, death, Resurrection, and Ascension of Jesus Christ. |
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| A title officially bestowed by the Church on those saints who are highly esteemed for their theological writings, as well as their personal holiness. |
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| teachings recognized as central to Church teaching, defined by the Magisterium and accorded the fullest weight and authority. |
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| A gathering of the Church's bishops from around the world to address pressing issues in the Church. Ecumenical councils are usually convened by the Pope or are at least confirmed or recognized by him. |
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| Another name for a New Testament letter. |
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| A group of pious, ultraconservative Jews who left the Temple of Jerusalem and began a community by the Dead Sea, known as Qumran |
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| the celebration of the entire mass. The term sometimes refers specifically to the consecrated bread and wine that have become the Body and Blood of Christ. |
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| the part of the mass that includes the Consecration of the bread and wine, beginning with the Preface and concluding with the people's Amen. |
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| based on a word for "good news" in general, anyone who actively works to spread the Gospel of Jesus; more commonly and specifically, the persons traditionally recognized as authors of the four Gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. |
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| A biblical scholar attempting to interpret the meaning of the biblical texts. |
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Genesis
Exodus
Leviticus
Numbers
Deuteronomy |
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Joshua
Judges
Ruth
1 Samuel
2 Samuel |
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