Associations to the word «Jansenism»
Noun
Adjective
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
Wisdom does not show itself so much in precept as in life -
in firmness of mind and a mastery of appetite. It teaches us
to do, as well as talk, and to make our words and actions
all of a color.