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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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GATE

A symbol of the Blessed Virgin, "janua coeli," gate of heaven. Through Mary, Jesus came to us and through her and her Son her earthly children can go to heaven someday to enjoy the Beatific Vision.