The Vessels of Mass
Chalice: golden cup for the consecrated wine
~ The 'cup' of the Last Supper, the Passion & Sacred Heart, the Sepulcher
Purificator: linen cloth covering the chalice
Pall: square, starched linen
~ The 'stone' covering the entrance of the Tomb
Paten: golden plate holding the consecrated Host
Corporal: linen cloth under the chalice/paten
~ The burial sheet of Christ
Ciborium: stores Hosts in the Tabernacle
Aspergill: bowl and sprinkler for Holy Water
~ Psalm 50: 'sprinkle me with hyssop'
Veil: conceals the chalice; inside the Tabernacle
Censer: (thurible) with boat, for incense
~ Incense: burning (faith), aroma (virtue), smoke (prayers)
Candles: beeswax, wick and flame
~ Christ's pure body, soul and divinity
~ The Light of the World; consuming means sacrifice
Monstrance (with luna in the center): expose Blessed Sacrament
Missal: 'Mass book' with prayers/ceremonies
Pyx: small container for transporting the Eucharist to homes
Cruets (hold water) and bells (draw attention)



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