Dictionary
A modern dictionary of Catholic terms, both common and obscure. Find accurate definitions of words and phrases.
RATIONAL FREEDOM
Immunity from determination by one's feelings, whether fears or desires, so that the will can decide for itself what the mind (enlightened by faith) judges is the right course of action. Also called psychological freedom.
All items in this dictionary are from Fr. John Hardon's Modern Catholic Dictionary, © Eternal Life. Used with permission.
Recent Catholic Commentary
The Russell Ford problem May 24
Top Catholic News
Most Important Stories of the Last 30 Days