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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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IMMACULATE CONCEPTION, SCAPULAR

A blue scapular, having on one part a picture of the Immaculate Conception and on the other the name of Mary. Established by Ursula Benincasa, foundress of the Theatine nuns, the Sisters of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary.

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December 17, O Wisdom (O Sapientia); Ember Wednesday

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December 17 marks the beginning of the O Antiphons, the seven jewels of our liturgy, dating back to the fourth century, one for each day until Christmas Eve. These…

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