Age of Reason
The name given to that period of human life at which persons are deemed to begin to be morally responsible.
Age, Canonical
Fixed by the canons, or law of the Church, at which her subjects become capable of incurring certain obligations, enjoying special privileges, embracing special states of life, hol…
Agents of Roman Congregations
Persons whose business it is to look after the affairs of their patrons at the Roman Curia.
Aggressor, Unjust
According to the accepted teaching of theologians, it is lawful, in the defense of life or limb, of property of some importance, and of chastity, to repel violence with violence, e…
Agiles, Raymond d'
A chronicler and canon of Puy-en-Velay, France, toward the close of the eleventh century.
Agilulfus, Saint
Biography of the abbot of Stavelot, bishop of Cologne, martyred in 750.
Agios O Theos
The opening words in Greek of an invocation, or doxology, or hymn for it may properly receive any of these titles which in the Roman Liturgy is sung during the Improperia, or "Repr…
Agnelli, Giuseppe
Chiefly known for his catechetical and devotional works. (1621-1706)
Agnellus of Pisa, Blessed
Deacon, founder of the English Franciscan Province, d. 1236.
Agnellus, Andreas, of Ravenna
Historian of that church, b. 805; the date of his death is unknown, but was probably about 846.
Agnes of Assisi, Saint
Brief biography of the younger sister of St. Clare, and prioress of the Poor Clares at Monticelli.
Agnes of Montepulciano, Saint
Entered the convent at the age of 9, commissioned by the pope to found a monastery at the age of 13 (and 2 years later she was made its superior), also founded a Dominican convent,…
Agnes of Rome, Saint
Virgin, martyred at the age of 12 or 13, revered since at least the mid-fourth century.
Agnesi, Maria Gaetana
An Italian woman of remarkable intellectual gifts and attainments. Member of the Blue Nuns in Milan. (1718-1799)
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