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GLOSSARY

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Oratory (Latin. Oratoria)

The art of communicating eloquently using speech - to appeal to the emotions of the listener, mostly done in public.

Ovid (Publius Ovidius Naso, 43BC – 17AD)

He was considered to be the most popular poet of his day and is famous for the metamorphoses.

Providence (Latin. Providentia)

The supernatural and divine power of God that guides and sustains human destiny. Divine Providence is fueled by Divine Love and Divine Wisdom.

Prudence (Latin. Prudentia)

To govern and discipline oneself with reason, in speech, and actions. One of the seven virtues.

Raconteur (Fr. Raconteur)

A person who is highly skilled in the art of telling short narratives of interesting or bewildering incidents, that captivate the listener or intended audience.

Renaissance (Latin. Renasci, Fr. Renaistre)

The period in Europe between the 14^th century and 17^th century in which there was a rebirth of knowledge. This intellectual and artistic revival manifested itself in art, music, literature, and architecture.

Sacred (Latin. Sacrare)

To cherish something as holy, and to set it aside for divine purposes.

Temperance (Latin. Temperantia)

To moderate oneself in thought, action, and emotions. One of the seven virtues.

Time (Latin. Temporis)

The allegorical father of Truth. A chronological period in which an event occurs, normally measured in seconds, minutes, and hours.

Trinity (Latin. Trinus)

The threefold state of God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit, celebrated in the Christian beliefs.

Truth (Latin. Veritas)

To have pure intentions and sincere actions. Truth is another one of the virtues, and is often associated with time.

Urban VIII pope (Urbinus Barberinus 1568-1644)

Known as Maffeo Barberini, pope Urban VIII was a patron of the arts and was a poet too. He was born in Florence in the powerful Barberini family. One of his protégés was the great GianLorenzo Bernini who left an imprint of the pope in his works throughout Rome.

Vices (Latin. Vitium)

One’s shortcomings as a result of moral corruption. The seven vices are: Anger, Envy, Gluttony, Greed, Pride, Lust, and Sloth.

Virgil (Publius Vergilius Maro, 70-19 BCE)

Hailed as one of the greatest Roman poets, Virgil is most famous for his piece of writing the Aeneid

Virtues (Latin. Speculum morale)

To uphold and live by a certain moral standard. The seven cardinal virtues are: Prudence, Fortitude, Temperance, Justice, Faith, Hope, and Charity (Divine Love).

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