WORDS I NEVER HEARD (BEFORE I CAME TO HOLY SPIRIT)

Adiaphora:

Official: "things indifferent" a term deriving from Stoic philosophy where it indicates the range of morally neutral actions neither good nor bad.The term figured in 16th century Protestantism. In the the successors of Luther deviated over the reinstiution of papal conciliar and episcopal jurisdiction of the ceremony of the Mass episcopal confirmation, confession, penance and absolution, vestments, and chants. . The Pauline teaching 1 Cor 8:1-9:23 provides a guide to those seemingly indifferent matters that might create an obstacle or stumbling block to the Gospel and to others. The second controversy was during the reign of Elizabeth I over whether clerical vestments promoted Catholicism. something that is adiaphora is "non-issue' is left up to the discretion of the individual.

Unofficial: huh?

Garth:

Official: A grassy quadrangle surrounded by cloisters. 2. Archaic A yard, garden, or paddock.

Unofficial: We will not talk about tiny rivers running through the area (Garth Brooks).

 

Alb:

Official: A white linen eucharistic vestment reaching to the ankles, close-sleeved and girded at the waist.

Unofficial: this is the sound made by your throat when you hold your nose and swallow root beer. (try it)

 

Chasuble:

Official: a long, sleeveless vestment worn over the alb by a priest when celebrating the eucharist.

Unofficial: in Olde English Literature, when finding a tale by Chaucer to be implausable.

 

Tridium:

Official: refers to the three days right before Easter--Maundy Thursday--when Jesus has the Last Supper--Good Friday--when Jesus dies--Holy Saturday--the night that ends with the resurrection and the Easter proclamation of the empty tomb.

Unofficial: like tedium, learning about radioactive elements.

 

Narthex:

Official: In the early Christian and Byzantine churches, a porch or vestibule just inside the main entrance, and at the opposite end from the altar.

Unofficial: A museum-like open space featuring rotating exhibits, signup sheets, occasional donuts, and some pretty good coffee.

 

Introit:

Official: In the Roman Catholic church, the opening act of worship in the Mass, consisting usually of a psalm or part of a psalm followed by the Gloria Patri.

Unofficial: I really thought this was a software company.