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HOLY COMMUNION
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The priest takes Holy Communion and then it is extended to others. We are instructed to be in a state of grace for the sacrament.? We are to fast from food and beverage for one hour before Communion.? This does not include water…

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
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As he did with the Collect, the celebrant introduces the Prayer After Communion.? He says, “Let us pray.”? Any silence and opportunity here for prayer is very brief.? It may be enough to say “Thank you, Jesus” but not much more. The priest…

FINAL BLESSING & DISMISSAL
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Announcements can be made, especially on Sundays.? Then comes the final greeting, “The Lord be with you” and the people respond, “And with your spirit.”? Given that the Eucharist is the Risen Christ, the old maxim takes on a heightened significance, “You are…

THANKSGIVING AFTER MASS
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Just as we should come to Mass early so as to reflect upon our intentions and to prepare ourselves; at the end of the Mass we should not depart quickly. Ten minutes or so of reflection can have great spiritual value.? We can…

INTRODUCTORY RITES OF THE MASS
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The Introit Chant or Hymn & Procession A hymn or expanded Introit chant might accompany the procession to the altar.? If it is not recited or sung by the congregation then the priest will recite the antiphon verse at the altar, after the…

LITURGY OF THE WORD
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Readings, Responsorial, Gospel Verse & Gospel Many Protestant services end where Catholic Masses begin.? There are hymns, bible readings, Gospel proclamation, preaching and petitions for the faith community and the world.? If there is a communion service it may not be weekly and…

THE OFFERTORY OR PREPARATION OF THE GIFTS
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There is little in the way of evidence that the early Church gives much thought toward the preparation for the Eucharist.? I suppose this should not surprise us as the Gospels say little about the preliminaries of the first Mass or final Seder…

Keeping the Sabbath or Sunday Observance
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QUESTION I have been having a hard time finding an answer to a question. Is it sinful to eat out on Sundays at restaurants, fast food shops, etc.?? I have the same question about patronizing national parks or areas that require you to…

The Good Shepherd
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I met the Good Shepherd but now on the plain, As homeward he carried his lost one again: I marvell’d how gently his burden he bore, And as he pass’d by me I knelt to adore. Oh, Shepherd, Good Shepherd, thy wounds they are…

Thou Eternal King Most High
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O Thou eternal King most high! Who didst the world redeem; And conqu’ring death and hell, receive A dignity supreme. O Thou thro’ starry orbs, this day Didst to Thy throne ascend; Thenceforth to reign in sov’reign pow’r And glory without end. Glory to…

Hear Thy Children, Gentle Jesus
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Hear Thy children, gentle Jesus, While we breathe our ev’ning pray’r; Save us from all harm and danger, Take us ‘neath Thy shelt’ring care. Save us from the wiles of Satan, ‘Mid the dark and dang’rous night; Sweetly may our guardian Angels Keep us…

To Jesus’ Heart, All Burning
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To Jesus’ Heart, all burning, With fervent love for men, My heart with fondest yearning Shall raise the joyful strain. Chorus While ages course along, Blest be with loudest song The sacred Heart of Jesus, By every heart and tongue. O Heart for me…

‘Tis the Month of Our Mother
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‘Tis the month of our Mother, Whose blessed and beautiful days, Move our lips and our spirits To sing hymns of love and praise. Chorus All hail to our dear Mother, Who keeps us all in virtue’s way! Hail to our immaculate Queen! Hail…