the odour of sanctity
1the odour of sanctity — 1. A fragrance after death alleged to be evidence of saintship 2. Facetiously applied to the living who have denied themselves the sensual indulgence of washing 3. A sanctimonious manner • • • Main Entry: ↑odour …
2Odour of Sanctity — The Odour of Sanctity or Odor of Sanctity, according to the Catholic Church, is commonly understood to mean a specific scent (often compared to flowers) that emanates from the bodies of saints, especially from the wounds of stigmata. It is… …
3Odour of sanctity — The odour of sanctity or odor of sanctity, according to the Catholic Church, is commonly understood to mean a specific scent (often compared to flowers) that emanates from the bodies of saints, especially from the wounds of stigmata. Contents 1… …
4The Roman Congregations — The Roman Congregations † Catholic Encyclopedia ► The Roman Congregations Certain departments have been organized by the Holy See at various times to assist it in the transaction of those affairs which canonical discipline and the… …
5The Carmelite Order — The Carmelite Order † Catholic Encyclopedia ► The Carmelite Order One of the mendicant orders. Origin The date of the foundation of the Order of Our Lady of Mount Carmel has been under discussion from the fourteenth century to …
6The Children of Mary of the Sacred Heart — The Children of Mary of the Sacred Heart † Catholic Encyclopedia ► The Children of Mary of the Sacred Heart A Sodality of the Blessed Virgin, founded by the Venerable Mother Barat of the Society of the Sacred Heart, in the Parish… …
7The Franks — The Franks † Catholic Encyclopedia ► The Franks The Franks were a confederation formed in Western Germany of a certain number of ancient barbarian tribes who occupied the right shore of the Rhine from Mainz to the sea. Their name is… …
8The Ursulines of Quebec — The Ursulines of Quebec † Catholic Encyclopedia ► The Ursulines of Quebec The Ursuline monastery of Quebec is the oldest institution of learning for women in North America. Its history begins on 1 August, 1639, when its first members… …
9Germans in the United States — • Includes all German speaking people, whether originally from Germany proper, Austria, Switzerland, or Luxemburg Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Germans in the United States Germans in the United States …
10Congregation of the Mission (Vincentians) — Congregation of Priests of the Mission † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Congregation of Priests of the Mission A congregation of secular priests with religious vows founded by St. Vincent de Paul. The members add the letters C.M. to their… …
