...branch symbolizes mourning and grief. The rainbow denotes the pomise of better things to come, much like God’s promise to Noah. 4. I will be their secure refuge during life,...
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Mass Structure and Meaning: Introductory Rites
...Spirit. The Introductory Rites conclude with the Opening Prayer, also called the Collect. The celebrant invites the gathered assembly to pray and, after a brief silence, proclaims the prayer of...
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