FAITH OF ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

Image of Angels surrounding God’s throne, singing “Gloria in excelsis Deo,” representing pure praise and worship By Edward Matulanya  Here are Meaning, Biblical foundation, history, types, theology, aspects and significance of Glory According to the Roman Catholic Church.  1. Meaning of Glory In Roman Catholic theology, glory (Latin: gloria) refers to the visible or spiritual manifestation of God’s divine majesty, holiness, and perfection, and to humanity’s participation in that divine life (Catechism of the Catholic Church [CCC], 1994, §293). It can describe both God’s own glory, the radiance of His being and the glory bestowed upon creation as a share in His perfection. The term originates from the Latin gloria, meaning “fame” or “splendor,” and the Hebrew kavod (כָּבוֹד), which literally means “weight” or “importance,” referring to the awe-inspiring presence of God (Brown, 1968). For instance Psalm (19:1) declares, “The heavens declare the glory of God ,” expressing how cr...