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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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PESHITTA

Ancient Syriac version of the Bible. It is the first translation of the Hebrew Bible made for and by Christians, and is also called the Syriac Vulgate. The New Testament Peshitta is still used in the Syrian Church. It was in circulation in the fourth century, and part of it was in use before A.D. 300.

Mon16 March
Lent

Monday of the Fourth Week of Lent

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During the next two weeks the Gospel for each Lenten weekday Mass is from St. John. We shall read, day after day, about the growing hostility against Jesus that climaxed in the horror of Good Friday. The tragedy begins today on a happy note—a continuation of yesterday’s Laetare Sunday spirit. —The Vatican II…

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