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ST. JUSTIN WRITES ABOUT THE MASS
"And on the day called Sunday, all who live in cities or in
the country gather together to one place. And the memoirs of the Apostles
or the writings of the Prophets are read, as long as time permits. Then, when
the reader has ceased, the priest verbally instructs us and exhorts us to
imitate these good things. Then we all rise together and pray. And, as we
said before, when our prayer is ended, bread and wine and water are
brought. Then, the priest in like manner offers prayers and
thanksgivings, according to his ability. And the people assent, saying
'Amen.' Then, the Eucharist, is distributed to everyone, and everyone
participates in that over which thanks has been given. And a portion of
it is sent by the deacons to those who are absent." St.
Justin Martyr ("First Apology," c. 160 A.D.)
Source: www.catholic-defense.com/mass.htm
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