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*** so "to bless" originates from a ritual act to an invocation of God's blessings
*** so "to bless" originates from a ritual act to an invocation of God's blessings
** "Blessing" is state of "beatitude"
** "Blessing" is state of "beatitude"
Blessing is a divine and life-giving action, the source of which is the Father; his blessing is both word and gift. When applied to man, the word "blessing" means adoration and surrender to his Creator in thanksgiving. ([https://www.usccb.org/sites/default/files/flipbooks/catechism/282/ CCC 1078])
* '''bishop'''
* '''bishop'''
** with priests, primary task is "to preach the Gospel of God to all men"
** with priests, primary task is "to preach the Gospel of God to all men"
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* '''bridegroom'''
* '''bridegroom'''
** groom
** groom
** in the Covenant, Jesus  
** in the Covenant, Jesus


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