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Stephen Beale is a freelance writer based in Providence, Rhode Island. He is a former news editor at GoLocalProv.com and was a correspondent for the New Hampshire Union Leader, where he covered the 2008 presidential primary. He has appeared on Fox News, C-SPAN and the Today Show and his writing has been published in the Washington Times, Providence Journal, the National Catholic Register and on MSNBC.com and ABCNews.com. A native of Topsfield, Massachusetts, he graduated from Brown University in 2004 with a degree in classics and history.
1 posted on 03/15/2012 2:51:53 PM PDT by NYer
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This second bread, she said, is meant to be shared with the ‘people’ — presumably including guests and strangers such as myself.

This tradition lives on in other Eastern churches. Recently, in my Maronite Catholic parish, this type of bread was placed on a table in the sanctuary during the celebration of the mass to honor a long time parishioner who had recently passed away. It is the tradition of our church to celebrate a "40 day liturgy" on the 40th day following their burial. A large spread of food is prepared for the congregation and visitors, including this special bread.

For those of you who feel a tug toward learning more about the Coptic Church, I would strongly encourage you to read:

It is an amazing journey into the depth of faith held by our Coptic brethren, described by a Roman Catholic priest and monk, Fr. Mark Gruber, OSB.

2 posted on 03/15/2012 2:59:35 PM PDT by NYer (He who hides in his heart the remembrance of wrongs is like a man who feeds a snake on his chest. St)
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