Catholic Literature

  • The Latin Mass Explained by Msgr. George J. Moorman Forward By Msgr. Michael Schmitz
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  • The Imitation of Christ By Thomas De Kempis
  • Padre Pio: The True Story by C. Bernard Ruffin
  • The Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of The Little Flower by St. Therese of Lisieux

Saturday, March 30, 2024

Ite Missa Est (Go, the Mass is ended)

 ITE MISSA EST


Narrare


After laity receives Holy Communion, a reverent silence begins to permeate the parish. The priest begins to store the Body of our Lord inside the Tabernacle, cleans the Consecrated Chalice, and recites the remaining prayers. Afterwards, he turns around, and says, "Ite, missa est," which means, "Go, the Mass is ended." Simultaneously, I always feel happy, and a little anxious when the Mass ends, because I do not want to leave. However, I know God calls us (the faithful) to be the salt of the Earth. So we may work for the conversion of all peoples' in all nations. 



ETYMOLOGY


  • "Ite" is the imperative form of the Latin verb "ire," which means "to go."

  • "Missa" is the feminine singular form of the past participle of the Latin verb "mittere," which means "to send."

  • "Est" is the third person singular present indicative form of the Latin verb "esse," which means "to be."


VISUAL REPRESENTATION OF THE DISMISSAL IN THE TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS





ITE MISSA EST

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