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EXAMINATION OF CONSCIENCE

Reflection in God's presence on one's state of soul, e.g., in preparation for the sacrament of penance.

See Also: EXAMEN, GENERAL, See Also: EXAMEN, PARTICULAR
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Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

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"While they were eating, he took bread, said the blessing, broke it, gave it to them, and said, 'Take it; this is my body.' Then he took a cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, and they all drank from it. He said to them, 'This is my blood of the covenant, which will be shed for many.'" The…

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