Religion and Spirituality

Macarius of Antioch Macarius of Antioch- A Patriarch, deposed in 681. Magaud, Antoine-Dominique Magaud, Antoine-Dominique- French painter, b. at Marseilles 1817; d. there, 1899. Madura Mission Madura Mission- The Madura mission owes its origin to Robert de Nobili, who commenced at Madura, in 1606, that peculiar method of propagating the faith which has made his name fam… Mace Mace- A short, richly ornamented staff. Maerlant, Jacob van Maerlant, Jacob van- Flemish poet of the Middle Ages, b. about 1235; d. after 1291. Magdala Magdala- It is perhaps the Migdal-El mentioned in the Old Testament (Jos., xix, 38) belonging to the tribe of Nephtali. Monism Monism- A philosophical term which, in its various meanings, is opposed to Dualism or Pluralism. MacCarthy, Nicholas Tuite MacCarthy, Nicholas Tuite- Called the Abbé de Lévignac, born in Dublin on 19 May, 1769; died at Annécy, Savoy, 3 May, 1833. Maderno, Stefano Maderno, Stefano- A sculptor of the Roman School and of the era just preceding Bernini, his contemporary. (1576-1636) Monastery, Canonical Erection of a Monastery, Canonical Erection of a- Details the conditions for the legitimate erection of a monastery. Macedo, Francisco Macedo, Francisco- Known as a S. Augustino, O.F.M., theologian, born at Coimbra, Portugal, 1596; he entered the Jesuit Order in 1610, which however he left in 1638 in order to joi… Morcelli, Stefano Antonio Morcelli, Stefano Antonio- Italian Jesuit and epigraphist (1737-1822). MacGeoghegan, James MacGeoghegan, James- Born at Uisneach, Westmeath, Ireland, 1702; died at Paris, 1763. He came of a long family long settled in Westmeath and long holding a high position among the… Magnesia Magnesia- A titular see in Lydia, suffragan of Ephesus. Magdeburg Magdeburg- Capital of the Prussian Province of Saxony, situated on the Elbe; pop. 241,000; it is noted for its industries, particularly the production of sugar, its trade, and its… Maderna, Carlo Maderna, Carlo- Known principally by his extension of St. Peter's, at the command of the pope, from the form of a Greek to that of a Latin cross. (1556-1629) Motet Motet- A short piece of music set to Latin words, and sung instead of, or immediately after, the Offertorium, or as a detached number in extra-liturgical functions. Madrid-Alcalá Madrid-Alcalá- Province and town in Spain. Montes Pietatis Montes Pietatis- Charitable institutions of credit that lend money at low rates of interest, or without interest at all, upon the security of objects left in pawn, with a view to … Mabillon, Jean Mabillon, Jean- Benedictine monk of the Congregation of Saint-Maur. (1632-1707) Mactaris Mactaris- A titular see of the Byzantine Empire. McSherry, Richard McSherry, Richard- Physician; born at Martinsburg, Virginia (now West Virginia), 21 November, 1817; died Baltimore, Md., 7 Ocbober, l885, son of Dr. Richard McSherry. McSherry, James Jr. McSherry, James Jr.- Jurist, son of the author James McSherry; born at Frederick, Maryland, 30 December, 1842; died there 23 October, 1907. McSherry, James Sr. McSherry, James Sr.- Author; born at LibertyTown, Frederick County, Maryland, 29 July, 1819; died at Frederick City, Maryland, 13 July, 1869, was the son of James McSherry and Ann… McMaster, James Alphonsus McMaster, James Alphonsus- An editor, convert, born at Duanesburg, New York, U. S. A., 1 April, 1820; died in Brooklyn, New York, 29 December, 1886. MacMahon, Heber MacMahon, Heber- Bishop of Clogher, Ireland, and patriotic leader, born at Farney, County Monaghan, 1600; executed at Enniskillen in 1650. Malmesbury, The Monk of Malmesbury, The Monk of- Supposed author of a chronicle among the Cottonian manuscripts in the British Museum (Vesp. D. IV. 73) which Tanner states to be only a copy of a chronicl… Mozzetta Mozzetta- A short, cape-shaped garment, covering the shoulders and reaching only to the elbow, with an open front, which may be fastened by means of a row of small buttons; at the… MacHale, John MacHale, John- Born March 6, 1791 at Tubbernavine, Co. Mayo, Ireland; died at Tuam, November 4, 1881. Monk Monk- A member of a community of men, leading a more or less contemplative life apart from the world, under the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience, according to a rule chara… Montreuil Montreuil- Charterhouse of Notre-Dame-des-Pres, at Montreuil, in the Diocese of Arras, Department of Pas-de-Calais, France, founded by Robert, Count of Boulogne and Auvergne. Mortification Mortification- One of the methods which Christian ascesticism employs in training the soul to virtuous and holy living. Mozarabic Rite Mozarabic Rite- The name "Mozarabic Rite" is given to the rite used generally in Spain and in what afterwards became Portugal from the earliest times of which we have any informat… Musso, Cornelius Musso, Cornelius- Franciscan bishop. (1511-1574) Monogram of Christ Monogram of Christ- By the Monogram of Christ is ordinarily understood the abbreviation of Christ's name formed by combining the first two letters of the Greek form; this monogram… MacCaghwell, Hugh MacCaghwell, Hugh- Archbishop and theologian, born at Saul, Co. Down, 1571; died 22 September, 1626. Mosaic Legislation Mosaic Legislation- The body of juridical, moral, and ceremonial institutions, laws, and decisions comprised in the last four books of the Pentateuch, and ascribed by Christian an… MacCarthy, Denis Florence MacCarthy, Denis Florence- Well-known Irish poet of the nineteenth century, born in Lower O'Connell Street, Dublin, 26 May, 1817; died at Blackrock, Dublin, 7 April, 1882. Montgolfier, Joseph-Michel Montgolfier, Joseph-Michel- Inventor; b. at Vidalon-lez-Annonay, 26 August, 1740; d. at Balaruc-les-Bains, France, 26 June, 1810. Monaco, Principality and Diocese of Monaco, Principality and Diocese of- Situated on the Mediterranean Sea, surrounded on all sides by the French department of the Maritime Alps, and has an area of 5337 acres. MacDonald, John MacDonald, John- Laird of Glenaladale and Glenfinnan, philanthropist, colonizer, soldier, born in Glenaladale, Scotland, about 1742; died at Tracadie, Prince Edward Island, Canada… McCloskey, William George McCloskey, William George- Bishop of Louisville, Kentucky (1823-1909). Mysticism Mysticism- Mysticism as direct union of the human soul with the Divinity primarily from a Catholic perspective, but does mention other mystical traditions. McCarthy, Justin McCarthy, Justin- Irish politician and writer (1830-1912). Musical Instruments in Church Services Musical Instruments in Church Services- History of their use, starting with the organ. Mass, Music of the Mass, Music of the- Article covers exclusively the texts of the Mass (not seasonal) which receive a musical treatment. Manuscripts of the Bible Manuscripts of the Bible- Manuscripts are written, as opposed to printed, copies of the original text or of a version either of the whole Bible or of a part thereof. Martyrs, Japanese Martyrs, Japanese- The most famous of the Japanese martyrs are the twenty-six who were crucified in Nagasaki in 1597, but thousands of other Japanese died for the faith between 15… Medal, Miraculous Medal, Miraculous- The devotion owes its origin to Zoe Labore, a member of the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul, known in religion as Sister Catherine, to whom the Bles… Margaret Mary Alacoque, Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque, Saint- Biographical article on the apostle of the devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.