
Missal
Religious Specificity
The term 'missal' is specific to the Catholic faith and not used interchangeably with other religious texts.

Each pew had a missal for attendees to follow the Catholic service.
Physical Object
'Missal' refers to a physical book, not a digital version or an app.

He held an antique missal with delicate care.
Mass Structure
A missal guides the structure of the Mass, outlining prayers, readings, and hymns.

The congregation used the missal to respond to the priest's calls.
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