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03/15/2012 2:51:53 PM PDT by
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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.
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03/15/2012 2:59:35 PM PDT by
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(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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