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Catholic Dictionary

Find accurate definitions of over 5,000 Catholic terms and phrases (including abbreviations). Based on Fr. John Hardon's Modern Catholic Dictionary, © Eternal Life. Used with permission.

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CHRIST CANDLE

A white candle placed in the home and lighted on the family table during meals for the octave of Christmas. It symbolizes Christ the Light of the World, which is one of the principal themes of St. John's Gospel (John 8:12).

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Holy Thursday of the Sacred Triduum

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The last three days of Holy Week are referred to as the Easter or Sacred Triduum (Triduum Sacrum), the three-part drama of Christ's redemption: Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday. Holy Thursday is also known as "Maundy Thursday." The word maundy comes…

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