Catholic Word of the Day: OBLATIONS, 11-22-13

CCDictionary ^ | 11-22-13 | Fr. John Hardon's Modern Catholic Dictionary

[Salvation]

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OBLATIONS

 

The offering of the bread and wine for consecration at Mass, expressed by the offertory procession of the faithful and the offertory prayers of the priest. Also applied to any other gifts presented by the people at Mass, either symbolically on special occasions or actually when the gifts are offered for the use of the clergy, the Church, or the poor. (Etym. Latin oblatio, offering.)

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[Salvation]

The bread and wine may be brought to the altar by parishioners.

[Salvation]

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The bread and wine may be brought to the altar by parishioners.

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