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Catholic Word of the Day: ALPHA AND OMEGA, 02-21-11
CatholicReference.net ^ | 02-21-11 | Fr. John Hardon's Modern Catholic Dictionary

Posted on 02/21/2011 9:42:27 AM PST by Salvation

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ALPHA AND OMEGA

A symbol witnessing to the divinity of Christ. Words spoken by Jesus of himself: "I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end, who is, who was, and who is to come, the Almighty" (Apocalypse 1:8). This combined symbol is often used in conjunction with the cross and together are favorite symbols in ecclesiastical decorations on altars, walls, and vestments.

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


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The beginning and the end.

When are these symbols used at Easter time?

1 posted on 02/21/2011 9:42:29 AM PST by Salvation
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2 posted on 02/21/2011 9:50:27 AM PST by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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3 posted on 02/21/2011 10:06:31 AM PST by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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