Intinction

Administration of the consecrated bread and wine of the Eucharist at the same time, typically by dipping the bread in the wine and placing the moistened host in the mouth.


Introit

A hymn, psalm, or anthem that is sung as the ministers enter to begin the Eucharist.


Irenaeus of Lyons

A second-century Greek bishop and theologian. Feast day: June 28.


italics

Do not use italics for book and other composition titles, nor for foreign words. Use quotation marks instead. Avoid using italics for emphasis, unless seeking to draw attention to a word within a quotation. See also punctuation


it’s / its

“It’s” is a contraction for “it is.” “Its” is a possessive pronoun: It’s easy to admire its beauty. (Tip: When in doubt, substitute another possessive pronoun, such as “her”; if the sentence works, then use “its.”)


James De Koven

A priest and educator who was the most widely known and respected leader of the Anglo-Catholic movement in the 19th century. Feast day: March 22.


James of Jerusalem

Also known as James the Just. In the Gospels according to Matthew and Mark, and in the epistle to the Galatians, James of Jerusalem is referred to as the brother of Jesus. Feast day: Oct. 23.


James the Apostle (James the Greater)

One of the 12 apostles of Jesus. Brother of John, son of Zebedee, also known as James the Greater to distinguish him from the other apostle with the same name. Patron saint of Spain, and the first apostle to be martyred. Feast day: July 25.


James the Apostle (James the Less)

One of the 12 apostles of Jesus, and the son of Alphaeus. Also known as James the Less to distinguish him from James the apostle, brother of John the apostle. Feast day: May 1, along with the Apostle Philip.


Jerome

A fourth-century Italian scholar and monastic, who translated the Scriptures into Latin. Feast day: Sept. 30.