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Liberation Theology LIBERATION THEOLOGY A many-faceted movement is described by liberal Protestant theologian Harvey Cox as "the newest and freshest theology." It probably has its roots in the philosophical/theological precepts…

Medjudorje MEDJUGORJE POST VATICAN II In the tiny hamlet of Medjugorje (pronounced Med-u-gory or Med-ja-gor-ya) there has been an apparition of Mary which is unique in its message. The message…

Gods Of The New Age God's Of The New Age Here are a couple of quotes that I read in a book called "Gods of the New Age" by Caryl…

Mercy Picture MERCY PICTURE Divine Mercy Apostolate, 1115 Groveland St., Anaheim, CA 92806 advertises "Free Famous Mercy Picture" of which you can receive the 3x6 size for $1 form postage.…

Nuptial Mass NUPTIAL MASS BASIC R.C. BELIEF Mass celebrated in connection with a wedding. Grace needed for marriage are bestowed through the Sacrament of Matrimony, the Mass and the solemn…

Miraculous Medal MIRACULOUS MEDAL BASIC R.C. BELIEF From THE "MIRACLE" OF THE MIRACULOUS MEDAL by The Assn of the Miraculous Medal, Perryville, MO 63775. "The medal we call `miraculous' came…

Monstrance Or Ostensorium MONSTRANCE (or OSTENSORIUM) BASIC R.C. BELIEF A portable gold-plated receptacle so constructed that the Blessed Sacrament, when enclosed therein, may be seen by the Faithful. It is…

Halow HALO BASIC R.C. BELIEF A golden circle of light pictured about the head of a saint. It is supposed to symbolize the light of grace and sanctity. CHRISTIAN COMMENT…

Imprimatur IMPRIMATUR BASIC R.C. BELIEF Permission to have a book dealing with a religious subject printed, which is requested of a Bishop after the Nihil Obstat (which signifies censorship and…

Galileo GALILEO SECULAR JOURNALS From TIME (7/12/68). "A Catholic prelate strongly hinted that the Vatican may be preparing to lift its condemnation of Galileo Galilei, the 17th century Italian physicist…