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Anyone familiar with how a Roman Catholic funeral mass work?

Is there an open coffin in the dough?   What is the thing called that is placed on top of the box (looks like a blanket)?   Is sprinkling holy water before or after the priest covered the coffin with a blanket?   After the priest is holy water, what next? "The priest talk some more?   When are [...] Related posts:
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Why the Canon of the Mass changed after Vatican II?

The Canon of the Mass is the oldest part of the Mass dates back to the Apostles. After Vatican II, has been altered in the various options … Sometimes the parent just makes the sentence as it moves into the canon.   The Canon of the Mass used in the following way:   Therefore, merciful Father, we [...] Related posts:
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Looking for a "different" Christmas Song for a Catholic mass piano / vocal.?

I want to meet a beautiful song for the pre-Mass at my church. It would be for piano and singer. The singer has "Mary Did You Know" and "In the Bleak Midwinter", in the past, and I love the spirit and feel of them. These songs are well suited for the style of the singer. [...] Related posts:
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European Catholic Priest at Mass, wearing ring - with his wife and children watching from the banks?

Judy Valente: Most Catholics have never seen this before: the priest at Mass, wearing a wedding ring - with his wife and children in search of pews.http: / / / WNET www.pbs.org / religionandethic …   Right? Related posts:
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For those who attend a Catholic Mass, what are your thoughts about the use of incense?

I understand that the basic premise of incense, which is symbolic of the prayers lifting into the sky, however, I think the ritual of incense container berth (for lack of a better word) to the island and the priest a specified number times, distracting. Smoke can irritate the nose and lungs. I'm curious as to [...] Related posts:
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  3. For Catholics …… What is your favorite part of the Mass? And Why?