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Apr 2023
21m 34s

The “Sanctus” and Its Biblical Roots

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Have you ever connected what we do at Mass to Sacred Scripture? Dr. Sri shares a glimpse into this by explaining the “Sanctus” or “Holy, Holy, Holy” and its Biblical roots. By understanding the Biblical roots of the Mass, we can more fully participate in the Sacred Liturgy.

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The words and small gestures we do at Mass are profound ways that we can profess our ardent love for Jesus.

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