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Preface

1910 New Catholic Dictionary

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(Latin: praefatio, an introduction)

The prayer preceding the Canon of the Mass, beginning with the words Sursum corda, and ending with the prayer Sanctus, sanctus, etc. This is an introduction to the Canon of the Mass and it is essentially a prayer of thanksgiving for the benefits of God. It is the first part of the Eucharistic prayers.

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Entry for 'Preface'. 1910 New Catholic Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ncd/​p/preface.html. 1910.
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