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111Covetousness — • Generally, an unreasonable desire for what we do not possess Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Covetousness Covetousness …
112Discernment of Spirits — • In the restricted sense, spirits indicate the various spiritual agents which, by their suggestions and movements, may influence the moral value of our acts Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Discernment of Spirits …
113Virtue — • According to its etymology the word virtue (Latin virtus) signifies manliness or courage Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Virtue Virtue …
114Baius — Michel Baius † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Michel Baius (Or MICHEL DE BAY Theologian and author of a system known as Baianism, was b. at Melun in Hainaut, 1513, and d. at Louvain 16 September, 1589. Though poor, he succeeded in… …
115Religious Perfection — Christian and Religious Perfection † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Christian and Religious Perfection A thing is perfect in which nothing is wanting of its nature, purpose, or end. It may be perfect in nature, yet imperfect inasmuch as it… …
116Christian and Religious Perfection — Christian and Religious Perfection † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Christian and Religious Perfection A thing is perfect in which nothing is wanting of its nature, purpose, or end. It may be perfect in nature, yet imperfect inasmuch as it… …
117Controversies on Grace — Controversies on Grace † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Controversies on Grace These are concerned chiefly with the relation between grace and free will. How can the all persuasiveness of grace, which imposes such a potent influence on the… …
118The Ten Commandments — Ten Commandments † Catholic Encyclopedia ► The Ten Commandments Called also simply THE COMMANDMENTS, COMMANDMENTS OF GOD, or THE DECALOGUE (Gr. deka, ten, and logos, a word), the Ten Words of Sayings, the latter name generally applied …
119concupiscible — adjective /kənˈkjuːpɪsɪbəl/ Pertaining to concupiscence or lust; characterized by strong desire. for never did thy eyes behold, or thy concupiscence covet, anything in this world more concupiscible than Widow Wadman …
120Polygamy in Christianity — is a not a form of marriage that is generally accepted within Christianity. There are numerous examples of polygamy in Old Testament. Whether the New Testament allows or forbids polygamy is an active debate with no clarity, but whatever debate… …
