Religion and Spirituality

Romero, Juan Romero, Juan- Missionary and Indian linguist. (1559-1630) Roman Colleges Roman Colleges- This article treats of the various colleges in Rome which have been founded under ecclesiastical auspices and are under ecclesiastical direction, with the exceptio… Reputation (as Property) Reputation (as Property)- The outcome of a person's meritorious activity. Rolls Series Rolls Series- A collection of historical materials of which the general scope is indicated by its official title, "The Chronicles and Memorials of Great Britain and Ireland during… Ruffini, Paolo Ruffini, Paolo- Physician and mathematician. (1765-1822) Radulph of Rivo Radulph of Rivo- Historian and liturgist. (d. 1403) Rome Rome- The significance of Rome lies primarily in the fact that it is the city of the pope. Romanus, Pope Romanus, Pope- Ninth-century Pope who reigned for four months in 897. Redemption in the Old Testament Redemption in the Old Testament- Strictly deliverance by payment of a price or ransom, or simply deliverance by power, as from oppression, violence, or captivity. Romans, Epistle to the Romans, Epistle to the- The subject is treated under the following heads: I. The Roman Church and St. Paul; II. Character, Contents, and Arrangement of the Epistle; III. Authentic… Roman Catechism Roman Catechism- This catechism differs from other summaries of Christian doctrine for the instruction of the people in two points: it is primarily intended for priests having car… Robert of Jumièges Robert of Jumièges- Eleventh-century Archbishop of Canterbury. Rokewode, John Gage Rokewode, John Gage- Director of the Society of Antiquaries. (1786-1842) Roman Catholic Roman Catholic- A qualification of the name Catholic commonly used in English-speaking countries by those unwilling to recognize the claim of being the One True Church. Ribe, Ancient See of, in Denmark (Jutland) Ribe, Ancient See of, in Denmark (Jutland)- Diocese that once consisted of the modern Danish Provinces of Ribe, Vejle, and Ringkjöbing, and of part of North Schleswig. Roger, Bishop of Worcester Roger, Bishop of Worcester- Bishop of Worcester. (d. 1179) Rollin, Charles Rollin, Charles- French writer and professor. (1661-1741) Rogation Days Rogation Days- Days of prayer, and formerly also of fasting, instituted by the Church to appease God's anger at man's transgressions, to ask protection in calamities, and to obtai… Rolfus, Hermann Rolfus, Hermann- Catholic educationist and writer. (1821-1896) Rohrbacher, Réné François Rohrbacher, Réné François- French ecclesiastical historian. (1789-1856) Rodriguez, Joao Rodriguez, Joao- Missionary and author. (1558-1633) Rochet Rochet- An over-tunic usually made of fine white linen (cambric; fine cotton material is also allowed), and reaching to the knees. Rowsham, Stephen Rowsham, Stephen- Sixteenth-century English priest and martyr. Radowitz, Joseph Maria von Radowitz, Joseph Maria von- Writer and statesman. (1797-1853) Robert of Luzarches Robert of Luzarches- Thirteenth century French architect. Rochester, Ancient See of Rochester, Ancient See of- The oldest and smallest of all the suffragan sees of Canterbury, was founded by St. Augustine, Apostle of England, who in 604 consecrated St. Justus as … Rubruck, William Rubruck, William- Thirteenth-century Franciscan missionary and writer of travels. Rocamadour Rocamadour- Communal chief town of the canton of Gramat, district of Gourdon, Department of Lot, in the Diocese of Cahors and the ancient province of Quercy. Rodriguez, Alonso Rodriguez, Alonso- Spanish writer and teacher. (1526-1616) Roe, Bartholomew Roe, Bartholomew- English Benedictine martyr. (1583-1641) Roman Curia Roman Curia- Strictly speaking, the ensemble of departments or ministries which assist the sovereign pontiff in the government of the Universal Church. Robinson, William Callyhan Robinson, William Callyhan- Jurist and educator. (1834-1911) Rocca, Angelo Rocca, Angelo- Founder of the Angelica Library at Rome. (1545-1620) Riobamba Riobamba- City forming the base for the diocese of Bolivarensis, suffragan of Quito, Ecuador. Robert of Geneva Robert of Geneva- Antipope under the name of Clement VII. (1342-1394) Robert of Melun Robert of Melun- English philosopher and theologian. (d. 1167) Robert of Courçon Robert of Courçon- English Cardinal. (d. 1218) Ryder, Henry Ignatius Dudley Ryder, Henry Ignatius Dudley- English Oratorian priest and controversialist. (1837-1907) Rock, Daniel Rock, Daniel- English antiquarian and ecclesiologist. (1799-1871) Robbia, Andrea della Robbia, Andrea della- Nephew, pupil and assistant to painter Luca. (1431-1528) Rochester, Diocese of Rochester, Diocese of- Located in New York. Ripatransone Ripatransone- Diocese in Ascoli Piceno, Central Italy. Richard of Cirencester Richard of Cirencester- Chronicler and monk at Westminster Abbey. Ritual Ritual- One of the official books of the Roman Rite. It includes all the services performed by a priest that are not in the Missal and Breviary and has also, for convenience, some… Rocaberti, Juan Tomás de Rocaberti, Juan Tomás de- Spanish theologian. (1624-1699) Ripalda, Juan Martínez de Ripalda, Juan Martínez de- Spanish theologian. (1594-1648) Rhodiopolis Rhodiopolis- A titular see of Lycia, suffragan of Myra. Rodez Rodez- The Diocese of Rodez was united to the Diocese of Cahors by the Concordat of 1802, and again became an episcopal see by the Concordat of 1817 and Bull of 1822. Robert Pullus Robert Pullus- Twelfth-century Cardinal, English philosopher and theologian. Revocation Revocation- The act of recalling or annulling.