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Word
Meaning
Mary
The mother of Jesus, sometimes called the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Magnificat
The Virgin Mary's song of praise to the Lord
Maundy Thursday
The day before Good Friday commemorating the Last Supper of Christ and his disciples. See the page Maundy Thursday.
Mass
Another name for the Eucharist. See the page Holy Communion.
Mattins
Morning prayers, the morning office, sometimes extended to a full service with hymns and a sermon.
Messiah
Jesus of Nazareth is the Messiah which means 'King' or 'Saviour' or "Anointed One'.
Minister
From Latin 'servant'. It is used in Protestant churches to describe the person appointed to lead worship and to care for the needs of the congregation. See the page
Ministry
The work of teaching or pastoral care performed by clergy or others in a church.
Mothering Sunday
The fourth Sunday in Lent, originally the day on which Christians attended the 'mother church' but is today a day for giving thanks to our mothers. See the page Mothering Sunday.


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