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Liturgy of the Mass — Liturgy of the Mass † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Liturgy of the Mass A. Name and Definition The Mass is the complex of prayers and ceremonies that make up the service of the Eucharist in the Latin rites. As in the case of all… … Catholic encyclopedia
Liturgy — • A Greek composite word meaning originally a public duty, a service to the state undertaken by a citizen Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Liturgy Liturgy … Catholic encyclopedia
Eucharistic adoration — is a practice in the Roman Catholic Church and in some Anglican churches, in which the Blessed Sacrament is exposed to and adored by the faithful. When this exposure and adoration is constant (that is, twenty four hours a day), it is called… … Wikipedia
Eucharistic theology — is a branch of Christian theology which treats of doctrines concerning the Holy Eucharist. It exists exclusively in Christianity and related religions, as others generally do not contain a Eucharistic ceremony. Biblical foundationThose Christians … Wikipedia
Liturgy of St. Basil — Liturgy of St. Basil † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Liturgy of St. Basil Several Oriental liturgies, or at least several anaphoras, have been attributed to the great St. Basil, Bishop of Cæsarea in Cappadocia from 370 to 379. That St.… … Catholic encyclopedia
liturgy — [lit′ərjē] n. pl. liturgies [Fr liturgie < ML(Ec) liturgia < Gr leitourgia, public service to the gods (in LXX & N.T., ministry of priests), ult. < leōs, laos, people + ergon, WORK] 1. prescribed forms or ritual for public worship in any … English World dictionary
Confession in the Eucharistic Liturgy — Before receiving the Holy Communion we admit that through the Lord Jesus Christ s Body and Blood we are given the forgiveness of sin and we gain eternal life. We pray the Confession in reverence and fear, as a preparation to receive Holy… … Dictionary of church terms
Eucharistic discipline — Part of the series on Communion also known as The Eucharist , The Lord s Supper Divine Liturgy or Sacrament Theology Real Presence Transubstantiation Transignification Sacramental Union Memorialism Consubstantiation Impanation Consecrat … Wikipedia
Eucharistic theologies contrasted — Churches and Ecclesial Communities contrasted in relation to Eucharistic theology:Roman Catholic Church* Transubstantiation as a statement of what is changed when the bread and wine are consecrated, not an explanation of the means or mode by… … Wikipedia
Liturgy of St James — Orthodox bishop, holding his paterissa (crozier), presiding over a celebraton of the Liturgy of St. James in in Düsseldorf, Germany. The Liturgy of Saint James is the oldest complete form of the Eastern varieties of the Divine Liturgy still in… … Wikipedia
