Why do Catholics use monstrance

Why do Catholics use monstrance

A monstrance is a sacred vessel used by Catholics , Anglican and Lutheran churches to display or exhibit Eucharistic host (blessed sacrament). It’s used to display the blessed host to the public during a Procession or Benediction (a Roman Catholic or Anglo-Catholic devotion  including the exposition of the eucharistic Host in the monstrance and the blessing of the people with it). The Monstrance can also be called Ostensorium . Both names are derived from […]

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Pray before blessed sacrament

Pray before blessed sacrament

St. Augustine (354-430) Since you are the Body of Christ and his members, It is your mystery that is placed on the Lord’s table, It is your mystery that you receive. You hear the words: The Body of Christ, And you answer: Amen. Be therefore members of Christ, That your Amen may be true…. If […]

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