Liturgical symbols

The symbols are rich in meaning and can be interpreted in different ways by different people. Some of the most recognizable Catholic symbols include the cross, the crucifix, the dove, and the lamb. Each symbol has its own unique meaning and...
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Incense. In Catholic rituals, Incense signifies our prayers rising to heaven, much like the smoke rises when it's burned. It also represents purification, with its sweet aroma believed to ward off evil spirits. 16. Lily and Fleur de Lis. The Lily,...
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In one variant, the "C" is a crescent (Islam), the "X" is a Star of David (Judaism), the dot of the "I" is a pentagram (Wicca), and the "T" is a cross (Christianity). Two symbolic messages are being conveyed, one...
This language is expressed in symbols and rituals (which are beyond words) and also, of course, in words that help us communicate the mystery of our relationship with the Divine. This is the language of the liturgy. Let's look at a few of these...
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Introduction. The first words of the Universal Norms on the Liturgical Year and the Calendar, drawn from the Second Vatican Council's Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, summarize the profound meaning of the liturgical celebrations of the Church...
By George Ryan - Apr 26, 2023. Curious about the Catholic liturgical calendar? In a recent episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan Scheel, Ryan Dellacrosse and Father Rich Pagano delve into the rich tapestry of faith that is the liturgical calendar....
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The language of the liturgy, itself a symbol, also includes other symbols and symbolic actions. All elements of the liturgy (bread, wine, cup, water, fire, book, vesture, altar, crucifix), all ...
By using this site you agree to all terms. For more terms information, click here . Symbol. Description. Alpha & Omega (First and last letters of the Greek alphabet) - Designates Christ (See Rv. 2:8) A.M.D.G. - Ad maiorem Dei gloriam (Latin for...
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The primary liturgical symbols are those objects of our faith that have been part of the tradition for many years, 'many' being a lot more than 20! ... My list of primary symbols would consist of cross, altar, ambo, bread, wine, font, water,...
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These objects, signs and symbols are all part of a reality stretching across time as the Church and its servants throughout the ages tried ever anew to communicate the greatness of the Almighty and the reality of the liturgical acts taking place. Thus...
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