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Definition: Tabernacle

From the word tabernaculum, meaning "tent or hut," this is the place in church where the Blessed Sacrament is kept. Typically a small chamber with a door, it is designed specifically to honor the Blessed Sacrament and encourage our prayer and private devotion. A candle or sanctuary lamp burning before the tabernacle has traditionally told Catholics of the presence of the consecrated bread, the Body of Christ.

The tabernacle was originally designed specifically as the place for reserving the Eucharist (viaticum) for those sick and dying. It reminds us of the Hebrews and the tabernacle they constructed to house the Ark of the Covenant during their 40 years in the desert.

Source:
Youth Update Glossary
St. Anthony Messenger Press, 2002

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Adam and Eve?

Some people say that Adam and Eve weren’t real. Then why is their story in the Bible? How do we know what is real?

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Source:Youth Update GlossarySt. Anthony Messenger Press, 2002

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Source:
Youth Update Glossary
St. Anthony Messenger Press, 2002