Glossary of theological terms. John T. Ford. 2014.
intention — This term (from the Latin intendere, meaning to stretch toward or to design ) refers to a person s plans to perform an action or to achieve a goal. In regard to morality, a person s intentions or motives determine whether an act is good or bad … Glossary of theological terms
Mass psychogenic illness — (MPI), also called mass sociogenic illness,[1] is “the rapid spread of illness signs and symptoms affecting members of a cohesive group, originating from a nervous system disturbance involving excitation, loss or alteration of function, whereby… … Wikipedia
Mass card — n. a printed card indicating to its recipient that the donor has requested a Mass to be offered for a specified person or intention … English World dictionary
Mass of Paul VI — This article is about the post Vatican II changes to the Mass; for an explanation of the current structure of the Mass, see Mass (liturgy). The Mass of Pope Paul VI is the liturgy of the Catholic Mass of the Roman Rite promulgated by Paul VI in… … Wikipedia
Intention economy — The intention economy is an approach to viewing markets and economies focusing on buyers as a scarce commodity. The consumers intent to buy drives the production of goods to meet their specific needs.HistoryDoc Searls coined the term in an… … Wikipedia
intention — n. 1 (often foll. by to + infin., or of + verbal noun) a thing intended; an aim or purpose (it was not his intention to interfere; have no intention of staying). 2 the act of intending (done without intention). 3 colloq. (usu. in pl.) a person s … Useful english dictionary
Mass card — noun (Roman Catholic Church) a card sent to a bereaved family that says the sender has arranged for a Mass to be said in memory of the deceased • Topics: ↑Roman Catholic, ↑Western Church, ↑Roman Catholic Church, ↑Church of Rome, ↑Roman Church •… … Useful english dictionary
intention — noun Date: 14th century 1. a determination to act in a certain way ; resolve 2. import, significance 3. a. what one intends to do or bring about b. the object for which a prayer, mass, or pious act is offered 4. a process or manner of healing of… … New Collegiate Dictionary
Sacrifice of the Mass — • The word Mass (missa) first established itself as the general designation for the Eucharistic Sacrifice in the West after the time of Pope Gregory the Great, the early Church having used the expression the breaking of bread (fractio panis) or… … Catholic encyclopedia
Votive Mass — • A Mass offered for a votum, a special intention Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Votive Mass Votive Mass † … Catholic encyclopedia
