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Add your E-mail to our Mailing List to receive a notice when we update our web site. | | | | | selected terms: 4 | | page 1 of 1 | | 1. | Abba | Coptic word meaning 'father', or within a monastic community it is given to the spiritual father/elder. It is also a title given to the Pope and to bishops, and also to some of our fathers the s… 0.2 KB | | 2. | Ablution | A ceremonial cleansing of the sacred vessels (chalice, dome, spoon, and paten), after the holy communion takes place. A washing of the priest's hands before the liturgy of the faithful, and af… 0.3 KB | | 3. | Absolution | The pronouncement of remission of sin to the penitent. The Holy Spirit grants him, in the name of Jesus Christ, the remission of his sins if he truly contrites for his sins, confesses it in the p… 0.4 KB | | 4. | Abstinence | We must distinguish between private abstinence and communal church fastings. See Fasting. | | | |
