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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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PRUDENTIAL CERTITUDE

Assent based on sufficient evidence to justify a reasonable person acting in a certain way as regards one's own or someone else's welfare. It is high probability founded on ordinary diligence in examining the available evidence and motivated by good will in the practical affairs of daily life.

Thu26 March
Lent

Thursday of the Fifth Week of Lent

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The weekday Masses towards the end of Lent are like a Passion Play. The Gospels, as one scene after the other, show the mounting hatred and growing tension. This is the “Abraham Mass,” telling of the inheritance received through Abraham. The Opening Prayer reminds us of our great inheritance received from Christ.…

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