Pax Tecum (Peace be with thee)

 PAX TECUM 

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Shortly, before laity receives Holy Communion, the priest says "Pax Tecum."  I remember hearing the designated celebrant make this brief statement during my entire experience attending Latin Mass. This phrase had not resonated with me until a few weeks passed. I began to contemplate the word "Tecum,"  because I knew "Cum," translated into "With."  However, my insight ended with this word, I could not guess what the word, "Pax,"  or prefix "Te." could mean. I aspired to understand the literal translation of these words, becausen they were said before receiving the Eucharist. I would think, "What if this phrase has a deep significance? And I am missing out?" Although this was not true, I did research to find the translation showcased below: 

Etymology

• "Pax" means "peace" in Latin.

• "Tecum" is a Latin word that means "with you." It's derived from the Latin pronoun "tu" (you) and the preposition "cum" (with). 

"Pax tecum" translates to "Peace with you." As stated in the Roman Missal of 1962, "The position in the Mass of this sign of fraternal charity is characteristic. Before receiving the Body of our Lord, Christians should know that they are at peace with their brethren."

PAX TECUM