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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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EX VOTO

Something offered by promise or vow in thanksgiving for a favor received or for one being petitioned. Plaques at shrines are ex voto offerings that acknowledge cures or other important favors secured. Votive candles before an altar or shrine are lighted for the same reasons.

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Feast of St. Luke, Evangelist

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The Church celebrates the Feast of St. Luke, the inspired author of the third Gospel and of the Acts of the Apostles, was a native of Antioch in Syria and a physician, and one of the early converts from paganism. He accompanied St. Paul on a considerable part of his missionary journey. He was also his…

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