Associations to the word «Jansenism»

Wiktionary

JANSENISM, noun. The Catholic doctrines of Cornelius Jansen and his followers, which emphasise original sin, divine grace and predestination.

Dictionary definition

JANSENISM, noun. The Roman Catholic doctrine of Cornelis Jansen and his disciples; salvation is limited to those who are subject to supernatural determinism and the rest are assigned to perdition.

Wise words

Occasionally in life there are those moments of unutterable fulfillment which cannot be completely explained by those symbols called words. Their meanings can only be articulated by the inaudible language of the heart.
Martin Luther King Jr.