A Book on Apparitions of the Virgin Mary
by The M+G+R Foundation
APPENDIX 3
Glossary of Commonly Used Terms
by The M+G+R Foundation
APPENDIX 3
Glossary of Commonly Used Terms
This Glossary is not intended to be of encyclopedic scope or of theological exactitude. It is simply an attempt to define in every day terms some words that are very specific to the work at hand and that are usually misunderstood, or not understood at all, even by the Catholic faithful.
Devotion
It is NOT the same as Adoration. Adoration is only due to God. Devotion is a form of loyal
dedication. In the context in here used - "Marian Devotion" - it means dedication to the desires
and plans of the Virgin Mary. These desires and plans, always, without exception, lead to a deeper
level of Adoration of Her Son, Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Our God.
Eucharistic Presence of Jesus in The Blessed Sacrament
Once a host or a specially prepared bread is consecrated by a properly ordained priest of the
Orthodox or Roman Catholic Faith, it becomes the Body of Jesus Christ. Although invisible to the
human eye, Jesus Christ is truly present in that host just as He is present in Heaven. This is
what is referred to as the "Eucharistic Presence".
Immaculate Conception
This term signifies that the Virgin Mary was conceived without the stain of the Original Sin in
Her soul which all humans are born with. It DOES NOT MEAN that Her parents did not use the
God designed method to conceive off springs.
Immaculate Heart
The heart of the Virgin Mary, by an act of Divine Grace, was not only free of Original Sin, but,
it was kept free of sin throughout Her entire life. Thus, Her heart is pure - thus -
"Immaculate".
Interior Locutions
Very clear words and/or information perceived by the person who receives them supernaturally and
are perceived by the mind just as an audible message is. [Ref. 15]
Marian Apparition
An event in which the Virgin Mary becomes visible to some human beings. In most instances, She
will also speak. In rare instances, She may be touched. [Ref. 15]
Penitence/Penance
Sacrifices made, primarily, by depriving the body of comforts, conveniences and physical or
psychological pleasure. This is done as a form of retribution for our sins or those of others,
known or unknown to us.
The normal daily aggravations like a traffic jam, flat tire, a broken bibelot, etc. may become, if
specifically offered, part of our Penitence/Penance due to God from us.
Pope
He is the recognized Spiritual Leader of all the Roman Catholics of the world and the unrecognized
Successor of Peter to all of humanity.
Reparation
It is basically a retribution or payment through penitence / penance offered to God for sin. An
Act of Reparation made because of insults hurled at the Immaculate Heart of the Virgin Mary may
take the form of an act on our part (an offer of a certain set of prayers, or do without some
pleasure for some time, or an act of charity) offered to God, in 'Reparation' for insults against
His Mother.
Controlling Hierarchy of the Church
Those who, by behind-the-scenes manipulation, interfere with the guidance imparted to the Church
by the Holy Spirit through its legitimate authority. Many times the Popes themselves have been the
victims of such manipulations.
Rough draft completed during Easter Week in 1993 while in Fátima, Portugal • Overall Revision on May 2018
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