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- noun Plural form of
charism .
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Examples
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And in like manner, on the same account, are they called charismata, -- that is, "gracious largesses," gifts proceeding from mere bounty.
Pneumatologia 1616-1683 1967
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And all his workings are called charismata, — “free donations.”
Of Communion with God the Father, Son and Holy Ghost 1616-1683 1965
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According to Harnack (whose theory has varied several times), it was those who had received the special gifts known as the charismata, above all the gift of public speech, who possessed all authority in the primitive community.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 2: Assizes-Browne 1840-1916 1913
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The gifts of the Holy Ghost are of two kinds: the first are specially intended for the sanctification of the person who receives them; the second, more properly called charismata, are extraordinary favours granted for the help of another, favours, too, which do not sanctify by themselves, and may even be separated from sanctifying grace.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 7: Gregory XII-Infallability 1840-1916 1913
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In Greek they are called charismata, which name has been adopted by Latin authors - they are also designated in theological technical language as gratiae gratis datae (graces gratuitously given) to distinguish them from gratiae gratum facientes, which means sanctifying grace or any actual grace granted for the salvation of the recipient.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 10: Mass Music-Newman 1840-1916 1913
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A direct Divine rule by "charismata" could only result in confusion, if uncontrolled by any directive power possessed of superior authority.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 3: Brownson-Clairvaux 1840-1916 1913
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Throughout the letter there is no mention of the "charismata", which figure so largely in the earlier Epistles.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 3: Brownson-Clairvaux 1840-1916 1913
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The other "charismata" mentioned do not call for special notice.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 3: Brownson-Clairvaux 1840-1916 1913
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Apostolic Age the abundant "charismata" were ceasing, and that the
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 3: Brownson-Clairvaux 1840-1916 1913
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It is a list of "charismata" bestowed by the Holy Spirit, enabling the recipient to fulfill some special function.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 3: Brownson-Clairvaux 1840-1916 1913
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The charismata Paul had in mind were specific, and included healing, miracle-working, the knack of prophecy and the ability to speak in tongues.
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