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61inquisition — inquisitional, adj. /in kweuh zish euhn, ing /, n. 1. an official investigation, esp. one of a political or religious nature, characterized by lack of regard for individual rights, prejudice on the part of the examiners, and recklessly cruel… …
62prayer — prayer1 prayerless, adj. prayerlessly, adv. prayerlessness, n. /prair/, n. 1. a devout petition to God or an object of worship. 2. a spiritual communion with God or an object of worship, as in supplication, thanksgiving, adoration, or confession …
63religion — religionless, adj. /ri lij euhn/, n. 1. a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, esp. when considered as the creation of a superhuman agency or agencies, usually involving devotional and ritual observances, and… …
64Cisalpine Club — • An association of Catholic laymen formed in England to perpetuate the movement which had found expression in the Declaration and Protestation signed by the Catholic body in 1789 Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Cisalpine Club …
65Eucharistic Congresses — • Gatherings of ecclesiastics and laymen for the purpose of celebrating and glorifying the Holy Eucharist and of seeking the best means to spread its knowledge and love throughout the world Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Eucharistic… …
66Poland — • Country in eastern Europe Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Poland Poland † Cathol …
67Roman Curia — • Strictly speaking, the ensemble of departments or ministries which assist the sovereign pontiff in the government of the Universal Church Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Roman Curia Roman Curia …
68Xaverian Brothers — • Congregation of the Brothers of St. Francis Xavier. An institute of laymen, founded under episcopal approbation by Theodore James Ryken, in Belgium, in the year 1839 Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Xaverian Brothers …
69Administrator (Of Church Property) — Administrator (of Ecclesiastical Property) † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Administrator (of Ecclesiastical Property) One charged with the care of church property. Supreme administrative authority in regard to all ecclesiastical… …
70Plenary Councils of Baltimore — Plenary Councils of Baltimore † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Plenary Councils of Baltimore While the ecclesiastical province of Baltimore comprised the whole territory of the American Republic, the provincial councils held in that city… …
