What is the Mass? The Mass is the Sacrifice of the New Law in which Christ, through the ministry of the priest, offers Himself to God in an unbloody manner under the appearances of bread and wine. The name "Mass" comes from the Latin word Missa meaning dismissal. In the early days of the Church the catechumens were asked to leave after the gospel and sermon were finished. The faithful, however, remained until they were dismissed after the sacrifice was completed. Then, as now, this was done by saying or singing Ite Missa Est. In the course of time the word Missa, or dismissal, was used to designate the entire sacrifice. God bless your home! For more about the Holy Eucharist, click: https://facebook/media/set/?set=a.356553114442559.78532.300643106700227&type=3
Posted on: Tue, 10 Sep 2013 14:07:14 +0000
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