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“You Petitions” 2140-67

Glossary

Absolution: in the Sacrament of Reconciliation, the formula pronounced by the priest, over repentant sinners, of forgiveness through Christ of personal sins. (Cf. Trent, ND 1620.)

Abstinence: commonly refers to refraining from eating meat on Ash Wednesday and the Fridays in Lent.

Adoration: the worship and homage offered to God alone.

Advent: the liturgical season preparing for Christmas, the feast day which celebrates the coming of Christ.

Agape: the special NT  Greek term for God’s love for us, and which Christ commanded his disciples to have for one another. (Cf. Jn 13:34-35; 1 Jn 4:16; 1 Cor 13.)