Catholic Dictionary

Find accurate definitions of over 5,000 Catholic terms and phrases (including abbreviations). Based on Fr. John Hardon's Modern Catholic Dictionary, © Eternal Life. Used with permission.

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OUR LORD

Shortened form of Our Lord Jesus Christ, as found in the earliest liturgical prayers. Used with the prefix "Our," it stands for Christ, but alone as "Lord" or "The Lord" is also synonymous with God.