List of ecclesiastical abbreviations — The words most commonly abbreviated at all times are proper names, titles (official or customary), of persons or corporations, and words of frequent occurrence. A list of those used in Roman Republican and early Imperial times may be seen in… … Wikipedia
Ecclesiastical Abbreviations — Ecclesiastical Abbreviations † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Ecclesiastical Abbreviations The words most commonly abbreviated at all times are proper names, titles (official or customary), of persons or corporations, and words of frequent… … Catholic encyclopedia
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
Excommunication — • Exclusion from the communion, the principal and severest censure, is a medicinal, spiritual penalty that deprives the guilty Christian of all participation in the common blessings of ecclesiastical society Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight.… … Catholic encyclopedia
Sanctus — • The Sanctus is the last part of the Preface in the Mass, sung in practically every rite by the people (or choir). One of the elements of the liturgy of which exists the earliest evidence Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Sanctus … Catholic encyclopedia
Canon of the Mass — • Article divided into four sections: (I) Name and place of the Canon; (II) History of the Canon; (III) The text and rubrics of the Canon; (IV) Mystical interpretations Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Canon of the Mass … Catholic encyclopedia
Rites — • The ceremonies, prayers, and functions of any religious body Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Rites Rites † … Catholic encyclopedia
Egypt — • Provides information on history, religion, and literature Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Egypt Egypt † … Catholic encyclopedia
Gospel in the Liturgy — • From the very earliest times the public reading of parts of the Bible was an important element in the Liturgy inherited from the service of the Synagogue Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Gospel in the Liturgy G … Catholic encyclopedia
Lavabo — • The first word of that portion of Psalm 25 said by the celebrant at Mass while he washes his hands after the Offertory, from which word the whole ceremony is named Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Lavabo Lavabo … Catholic encyclopedia