Dictionary
A modern dictionary of Catholic terms, both common and obscure. Find accurate definitions of words and phrases.
PROVISIONALISM
The theory that every form of knowledge, including religious, is merely provisional. Whatever people think now, others in a short time will probably be thinking differently and better in the future.
All items in this dictionary are from Fr. John Hardon's Modern Catholic Dictionary, © Eternal Life. Used with permission.
Recent Catholic Commentary
The Ideal of Pope Francis: the Servant Church 1 hours ago
The sad decline of self-government 17 hours ago
That impromptu exorcism again 21 hours ago
The Mystery of the Spirit May 21
Top Catholic News
Most Important Stories of the Last 30 Days