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Striking of the Breast
1910 New Catholic Dictionary
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A symbol of sorrow for sin. During the Mass the priest strikes his breast moderately with his right hand at times when the prayers express consciousness of sin, for instance, at the confession and at the thrice-repeated words "Lord, I am not worthy." Catholics ordinarily do this also at Mass.
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Entry for 'Striking of the Breast'. 1910 New Catholic Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ncd/s/striking-of-the-breast.html. 1910.
Entry for 'Striking of the Breast'. 1910 New Catholic Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ncd/s/striking-of-the-breast.html. 1910.
