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MASS, CONCLUSION OF
Closing rites of the Eucharistic liturgy. The priest greets the people and gives them a blessing. On special occasions he may add a solemn form of benediction. His last action is a formal dismissal of the faithful, bidding them return to their daily lives of good works, praising and blessing God.
All items in this dictionary are from Fr. John Hardon's Modern Catholic Dictionary, © Eternal Life. Used with permission.
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