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1012 The Christian vision of death receives privileged expression in the liturgy of the Church: 584

Lord, for your faithful people life is changed, not ended. When the body of our earthly dwelling lies in death we gain an everlasting dwelling place in heaven. 585

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PART ONE: THE PROFESSION OF FAITH

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CHAPTER THREE: I BELIEVE IN THE HOLY SPIRIT

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ARTICLE 11: "I BELIEVE IN THE RESURRECTION OF THE BODY"

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584 Cf. I Thess 4:13-14.

585 Roman Missal, Preface of Christian Death I.

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