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What Eucharistic miracle inspired the Feast of Corpus Christi?

What is the meaning of ‘dewfall’ in the Eucharistic prayer?

Why do we offer Mass for the repose of souls?

Why is the Mass structured the way it is?

Why do we say Mass is a sacrifice when the Letter to the Hebrews indicates that Christ offered only one sacrifice on the cross?

Why do we offer Masses for the dead?

Why do we genuflect before the Tabernacle and kneel during Mass?

Why do priests use incense at Mass?

What is the proper use of the laity as Eucharistic ministers?

What is the Mass of the Presanctified?

What are the different colors used for the vestments at Mass?

Should we fast before receiving Holy Communion?

Should people hold hands during the Our Father at Mass?

Should a priest deliver the homily at Mass or can anyone?

A few questions concerning Mass

What is the origin and meaning of the vestments the priest wears at Mass?

What is the origin of the sign of the cross at the gospel, bowing at the Creed, and shaking hands for the sign of peace?

Does a priest have to offer Mass daily?

Can we still have Mass in Latin?

If a priest is in the state of mortal sin, can he still offer the Mass and perform the other sacraments?