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11Ritual of Marriage — Ritual of Marriage † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Ritual of Marriage The form for the celebration of the Sacrament of Matrimony, as it stands in the Rituale Romanum of the present day, is remarkably simple. It consists of the following… …
12St. Joseph — St. Joseph † Catholic Encyclopedia ► St. Joseph Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary and foster father of Our Lord Jesus Christ. LIFE Sources. The chief sources of information on …
13Coventry Patmore — Coventry Patmore, painted by John Singer Sargent Coventry Kersey Dighton Patmore (23 July 1823 26 November 1896) was an English poet and critic best known for The Angel in the House, his narrative poem about an ideal happy marriage. Contents …
14Matrimonial dispensation — A matrimonial dispensation is the relaxation in a particular case of an impediment prohibiting or annulling a marriage. It may be granted: (a) in favour of a contemplated marriage or to legitimize one already contracted; (b) in secret cases, or… …
15Ruysbroeck, Jan van — ▪ Flemish mystic Jan also rendered Johannes , Ruysbroeck also spelled Ruusbroec born 1293, Ruisbroek, near Brussels, Brabant [now in Belgium] died Dec. 2, 1381, Groenendaal, Brabant Flemish mystic whose writings influenced Johann Tauler …
16Consent (in Canon Law) — • The deliberate agreement required of those concerned in legal transactions in order to legalize such actions Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Consent (in Canon Law) Consent (in …
17Dispensation — • An act whereby in a particular case a lawful superior grants relaxation from an existing law Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Dispensation Dispensation …
18Lille — • The ancient capital of Flanders, now the chief town of the Département du Nord in France Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Lille Lille …
19Witness — • One who is present, bears testimony, furnishes evidence or proof Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Witness Witness † …
20St. Catherine of Siena — St. Catherine of Siena † Catholic Encyclopedia ► St. Catherine of Siena Dominican Tertiary, born at Siena, 25 March, 1347; died at Rome, 29 April, 1380. She was the youngest but one of a very large family. Her father, Giacomo di… …