Missal

usgb/ˈmɪsl/
noun

A book containing the texts used in the Catholic Mass throughout the year.

The priest read from the missal during the Sunday Mass.
Visual representation of "missal" - A book containing the texts used in the Catholic Mass throughout the year

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  • read from the missal
  • open the missal

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Religious Specificity

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

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Each pew had a missal for attendees to follow the Catholic service.
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Physical Object

'Missal' refers to a physical book, not a digital version or an app.

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He held an antique missal with delicate care.
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Mass Structure

A missal guides the structure of the Mass, outlining prayers, readings, and hymns.

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