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Thursday, November 21st, 2024
the Week of Proper 28 / Ordinary 33
the Week of Proper 28 / Ordinary 33
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Breast, Striking of the
1910 New Catholic Dictionary
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A symbol of sorrow for sin. During the Mass the priest strikes his breast moderately with his right hand at times when the prayers express consciousness of sin, for instance, at the confession and at the thrice-repeated words "Lord, I am not worthy." Catholics ordinarily do this also at Mass.
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Entry for 'Breast, Striking of the'. 1910 New Catholic Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ncd/b/breast-striking-of-the.html. 1910.
Entry for 'Breast, Striking of the'. 1910 New Catholic Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ncd/b/breast-striking-of-the.html. 1910.
