(Latin: Missa, Mass)
Book containing prayers recited by the priest at the altar during Mass, and all texts officially said or sung in connection with Mass throughout the year. It contains what is commonly said at every Mass, and the Proper of each Mass; the Common of Saints; the prayers said on various occasions; prayers in preparation before and in thanksgiving after Mass; and various blessings.
This dictionary contains not only definitions and explanations of every subject in Religion, Scripture, tradition, doctrine, morals, sacraments, rites, customs, devotions and symbolism, but also accounts of the Church in every continent, country, diocese; missions, notable Catholic centers, cities, and places with religious names; religious orders, church societies, sects and false religions. It has brief articles also on historical events and personages, on the Old Testament and New, and on popes, prelates, priests, men and women of distinction, showing what the Church has done for civilization and correcting many errors which have hitherto passed for history.Wikipedia
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