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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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HEARTS OF JESUS AND MARY, SCAPULAR

A white scapular with the two hearts and the instruments of the Passion on one side and a red cross on the other. Originated in Antwerp in 1873 with the Daughters of the Sacred heart. Approved by Popes Leo XIII and St. Pius X.

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Gospel Excerpt, Luke 18:9-14: Jesus addressed this parable: "Two people went up to the temple area to pray; one was a Pharisee and the other was a tax collector. The Pharisee took up his position and spoke this prayer to himself, ‘O God, I thank you that I am not like the rest of humanity—greedy,…

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