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Distributism

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Distributism is an economic philosophy that attempts to apply the Christian teachings on social justice and the dignity of the human being to how economies and political structures should be conducted. Its principals were developed by [[Catholic]] thinkers and writers such as [[G.K. Chesterton]] and [[Hilaire Belloc]], who were influenced by the Church. Papal encyclicals by [[Pope Leo XIII]], [[Pope Pius XI]], and [[Pope John Paul II]] have played a part in the development of distributism.

== Links ==

*[http://distributism.blogspot.com/ The Distributist Review]

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topic_name = Joseph Smith |
subtopics = [[Book of Mormon]]
* See also: [[Joseph Smith Senior]], [[Joseph Smith III]], [[Joseph F Smith]], [[Joseph Fielding Smith]] |
opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}} |
}}

Joseph Smith (December 23, 1805 – June 27, 1844) was the principal founder and leader of the Latter Day Saint movement, also known as [[Mormonism]], which includes such denominations as The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

==Quotes==

==Links==
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Smith Wikipedia - Joseph Smith]
* [http://mormonwiki.org/Joseph_Smith_Jr. Theopedia - Joseph Smith Junion]

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Joseph Smith

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Gregorian chants

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==Synopsis==

Gregorian chanting is a form of monophonic, unaccompanied singing, developed in the [[Roman Catholic Church]], mainly during the period 800 to 1000 AD.

==Contents==

{{topics}}
* [[Gregorian Chants Index]]
* [[Byzantine chant]]

{{opinions}}

{{quotes}}

==Main article==

Gregorian chanting is also known as plainchant or plainsong and is a form of monophonic, unaccompanied singing, which was developed in the [[Roman Catholic Church]], mainly during the period 800 to 1000 AD. It takes its name from Pope [[Gregory the Great]], who is believed to have brought it to the West based on Eastern models of [[Byzantine chant]]. This music was traditionally sung by monks or other male clerics and was used during religious services.

==Links==

* [http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/06779a.htm Gregorian Chant - The Catholic Encyclopedia]
* [http://www.christusrex.org/www2/cantgreg/index_eng.htm Gregorian Chant - the site where you can hear and read the scores]
* [http://www.osv.com/TCANav/TheCatholicAnswerNovDec2007/GloriainExcelsisDeo/tabid/4642/Default.aspx OSV - Why is Gregorian chant making a comeback?]

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Gregorian chants

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Gregorian chants

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Text:First Apology

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The '''First Apology''' is a work by [[Justin Martyr]]. It was written to Antoninus Pius, his sons, and the Roman Senate in order to explain to them what Christianity is and make a defense for its beliefs. Justin refutes the accusation made by the pagans of Christians being atheists and causing calamities.

==Account of Early Christian Liturgy==

In Chapters 66 and 67, Justin describes how the ancient christens celebrated the liturgy

'''Chapter 66. Of the [[Eucharist]]'''

And this food is called among us Εὐχαριστία [the Eucharist], of which no one is allowed to partake but the man who believes that the things which we teach are true, and who has been washed with the washing that is for the remission of sins, and unto regeneration, and who is so living as [[Christ has enjoined]]. For not as common bread and common drink do we receive these; but in like manner as Jesus Christ our Saviour, having been made flesh by the Word of God, had both flesh and blood for our salvation, so likewise have we been taught that the food which is blessed by the prayer of His word, and from which our blood and flesh by transmutation are nourished, is the flesh and blood of that Jesus who was made flesh. For the [[apostles]], in the memoirs composed by them, which are called [[Gospels]], have thus delivered unto us what was enjoined upon them; that Jesus took bread, and when He had given thanks, said, "This do in remembrance of Me, [[Luke 22:19]] this is My body;" and that, after the same manner, having taken the cup and given thanks, He said, "This is My blood;" and gave it to them alone. Which the wicked devils have imitated in the mysteries of Mithras, commanding the same thing to be done. For, that bread and a cup of water are placed with certain incantations in the mystic rites of one who is being initiated, you either know or can learn.

'''Chapter 67. Weekly worship of the Christians'''

And we afterwards continually remind each other of these things. And the wealthy among us help the needy; and we always keep together; and for all things wherewith we are supplied, we bless the Maker of all through His Son Jesus Christ, and through the Holy Ghost. And on the day called Sunday, all who live in cities or in the country gather together to one place, and the memoirs of the apostles or the writings of the prophets are read, as long as time permits; then, when the reader has ceased, the president verbally instructs, and exhorts to the imitation of these good things. Then we all rise together and pray, and, as we before said, when our prayer is ended, bread and wine and water are brought, and the president in like manner offers prayers and thanksgivings, according to his ability, and the people assent, saying Amen; and there is a distribution to each, and a participation of that over which thanks have been given, and to those who are absent a portion is sent by the deacons. And they who are well to do, and willing, give what each thinks fit; and what is collected is deposited with the president, who succours the orphans and widows and those who, through sickness or any other cause, are in want, and those who are in bonds and the strangers sojourning among us, and in a word takes care of all who are in need. But Sunday is the day on which we all hold our common assembly, because it is the first day on which God, having wrought a change in the darkness and matter, made the world; and Jesus Christ our Saviour on the same day rose from the dead. For He was crucified on the day before that of Saturn (Saturday); and on the day after that of Saturn, which is the day of the Sun, having appeared to His apostles and disciples, He taught them these things, which we have submitted to you also for your consideration.

==Links==
* [http://www.newadvent.org/fathers/0126.htm Text of the First Apology]

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Jerome

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topic_name = Jerome
[[Image:Stjerome.jpg |thumb|center|Saint Jerome]] |
subtopics = [[Apologetics]] |
opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}} |
}}

'''Jerome''' was an ancient Christian writer, [[Bible]] translator, and apologist. He is particularly famous for translating the Bible from [[Hebrew]] and [[Koine Greek]] into [[Latin]], an translation called the [[Vulgate]].

==Writings==

* Letters
* The Perpetual Virginity of Blessed Mary
* To Pammachius Against John of Jerusalem
* The Dialogue Against the Luciferians
* The Life of Malchus, the Captive Monk
* The Life of S. Hilarion
* The Life of Paulus the First Hermit
* Against Jovinianus
* Against Vigilantius
* Against the Pelagians
* Prefaces
* De Viris Illustribus (Illustrious Men)
* Apology for himself against the Books of Rufinus

==Quotes==

Jerome in his "Commentary on Isaiah"
: Ignorance of the Scriptures is ignorance of Christ.

Jerome in Letters 15:2
: I follow no leader but Christ and join in communion with none but your blessedness [Pope Damasus I], that is, with the chair of [[Apostle Peter | Peter]]. I know that this is the rock on which the Church has been built. Whoever eats the Lamb outside this house is profane. Anyone who is not in the ark of Noah will perish when the flood prevails.

==Links==
* [http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/08341a.htm Catholic Encyclopedia - St. Jerome]
* [http://www.catholic-forum.com/saints/saintj06.htm Patron Saints Index - St. Jerome]
* [http://www.catholicculture.org/library/view.cfm?id=3865&repos=1&subrepos=&searchid=160412 On St. Jerome (Spiritus Paraclitus) by Pope Benedict XV]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerome Wikipedia - Jerome]

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Pope John Paul II

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Pope John Paul II (born Karol Józef Wojtyła on May 18, 1920) reigned as [[Pope]] of the [[Roman Catholic Church]] from October 16, 1978 until his death more than 26 years later on April 2, 2005. He was the first Polish Pope and the first non-Italian Pope since the Dutch Adrian VI in the 1520s. His early reign was marked by his opposition to communism, and he is often credited as one of the forces which contributed to its collapse in Eastern Europe. During his reign, he travelled extensively, visiting over 100 countries, more than any of his predecessors. He is known for the large number of people he canonized.

==Biography==

==John Paul's theology==

==Links==

* [http://www.catholicculture.org/library/collection.cfm?collectionid=2 Collection of Pope John Paul II Writings]

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Jerome

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{{Infobox_Contents |
topic_name = Jerome
[[Image:Stjerome.jpg |thumb|center|Saint Jerome]] |
subtopics = [[Apologetics]] |
opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}} |
}}

'''Jerome''' was an ancient Christian writer, [[Bible]] translator, and apologist. He is particularly famous for translating the Bible from [[Hebrew]] and [[Koine Greek]] into [[Latin]], an translation called the [[Vulgate]].

==Writings==

* Letters
* The Perpetual Virginity of Blessed Mary
* To Pammachius Against John of Jerusalem
* The Dialogue Against the Luciferians
* The Life of Malchus, the Captive Monk
* The Life of S. Hilarion
* The Life of Paulus the First Hermit
* Against Jovinianus
* Against Vigilantius
* Against the Pelagians
* Prefaces
* De Viris Illustribus (Illustrious Men)
* Apology for himself against the Books of Rufinus

==Quotes==

Jerome in his "Commentary on Isaiah"
: Ignorance of the Scriptures is ignorance of Christ.

Jerome in Letters 15:2
: I follow no leader but Christ and join in communion with none but your blessedness [Pope Damasus I], that is, with the chair of [[Apostle Peter | Peter]]. I know that this is the rock on which the Church has been built. Whoever eats the Lamb outside this house is profane. Anyone who is not in the ark of Noah will perish when the flood prevails.

==Links==
* [http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/08341a.htm Catholic Encyclopedia - St. Jerome]
* [http://www.catholic-forum.com/saints/saintj06.htm Patron Saints Index - St. Jerome]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerome Wikipedia - Jerome]

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