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Catholic Word of the Day: BREAKING OF THE HOST, 07-16-12
CatholicReference.net ^ | 07-16-12 | Fr. John Hardon's Modern Catholic Dictionary

Posted on 07/16/2012 8:38:29 AM PDT by Salvation

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BREAKING OF THE HOST

The liturgical breaking of the consecrated host at Mass. Its purpose is first practical, to facilitate consuming by the priest. It is also a symbol that through the body of Christ the faithful become one with him and with one another.

All items in this dictionary are from Fr. John Hardon's Modern Catholic Dictionary, © Eternal Life. Used with permission.


TOPICS: Apologetics; Catholic; History; Theology
KEYWORDS: catholic; holycommunion
As Christ's physical body was broken and died for us, likewise, the host is broken for us.
1 posted on 07/16/2012 8:38:34 AM PDT by Salvation
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2 posted on 07/16/2012 8:40:33 AM PDT by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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