Catholic Word of the Day: EDIFICATION, 03-19-10

CatholicReference.net ^ | 03-19-10 | Fr. John Hardon's Modern Catholic Dictionary

[Salvation]

Featured Term (selected at random):

EDIFICATION

St. Paul's term for the way Christians should behave and thus give witness by their good example, for the upbuilding of the Mystical Body of Christ (Romans 14:18; I Corinthians 14:5; II Corinthians 10:8; Ephesians 4:29). (Etym. Latin aedificare, to instruct or improve spiritually; from aedes, temple, house.)

All items in this dictionary are from Fr. John Hardon's Modern Catholic Dictionary, © Eternal Life. Used with permission

[Salvation]

These days, too many of us forget how to edify our brothers and sisters of all faiths -- after all, they are beautifully made in the image of God.

[Salvation]

Beautifully made in the image of God

Pray for an end to abortion!

40 Days for Life, February 17 -- March 29, 2010, Come and Pray to Stop Abortion in the World

[Salvation]

Catholic Word of the Day – links will be provided later by another FReeper.

 

Contumely	Alienation	Ethics
Quam Singulari	Indissolubility	Celibacy
Comparative Religion	Founder	Edification

Catholic Word of the Day Ping!

Please send me a FReepmail if you would like to be on the Catholic Word of the Day Ping List.

[Tax-chick]

Yes, it’s a challenge to always provide a good example. I have trouble with that at home, too.

[Straight Vermonter]

Earlier Catholic Words of the Day

Contumely	Alienation	Ethics
Quam Singulari	Indissolubility	Celibacy
Comparative Religion	Founder	Edification