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1 posted on 08/27/2009 5:22:25 AM PDT by NYer
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In the Maronite Divine Liturgy, during the Consecration of the Cup, the priest tips the chalice towards the 4 corners of the earth to symbolize that Christ shed His blood for all mankind. This tradition dates back to the Jewish worship service where the blood of the sacrificial animal was sprinkled on the 4 corners of the altar.


2 posted on 08/27/2009 5:25:14 AM PDT by NYer ( "One Who Prays Is Not Afraid; One Who Prays Is Never Alone"- Benedict XVI)
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Beautiful! thanks, NYer!


5 posted on 08/27/2009 4:24:54 PM PDT by redhead (Demand that congress abide by the 10th Amendment. O-care is ILLEGAL.)
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Litrugical bump.


6 posted on 08/27/2009 5:56:12 PM PDT by Salvation (With God all things are possible.)
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