Q. 927. Explain what is meant by Requiem, Nuptial and Votive Masses.
A. A Requiem Mass is one said in black vestments and with special
prayers for the dead. A Nuptial Mass is one said at the marriage of two
Catholics, and it has special prayers for their benefit. A Votive Mass
is one said in honor of some particular mystery or saint, on a day not
set apart by the Church for the honor of that mystery or saint.
Q. 928. From what may we learn that we are to offer up the Holy
Sacrifice with the priest?
A. We may learn that we are to offer up the Holy Sacrifice with the
priest from the words used in the Mass itself; for the priest, after
offering up the bread and wine for the Sacrifice, turns to the people
and says: "Orate Fratres," &c., which means: "Pray, brethren, that my
sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to God the Father Almighty," and
the server answers in our name: "May the Lord receive the sacrifice from
thy hands to the praise and glory of His own name, and to our benefit
and that of all His Holy Church."
Q. 929. From what did the custom of making an offering to the priest for
saying Mass arise?
A. The custom of making an offering to the priest for saying Mass arose
from the old custom of bringing to the priest the bread and wine
necessary for the celebration of Mass.
Q. 930. Is it not simony, or the buying of a sacred thing, to offer the
priest money for saying Mass for your intention?
A.
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