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Lamb of God Prophetic title for Jesus, the perfect sacrifice, who died to pay for our sins.

Laudate In the Latin the word ‘Laudate’ is an instruction to the people to praise God. Laudate is a traditional “shorthand” often used in Psalter schedules for the last three psalms appointed to the prayer office of Lauds as set out in the Rule of St. Benedict. The Laudate psalms are often spoken/sung together each day at Lauds (Morning Prayer) [Rule of St. Benedict]. The Laudate psalms are 148, 149, 150.

lectern A book stand, typically on the north side of the nave in the church building, where the Bible reading takes place.

Lent. From the Latin for “spring”; a season of forty weekdays before Easter; a time of preparation and repentance before the celebration of the Resurrection of Our Lord.

Lord’s Prayer

Lord’s Supper. Another name for the Sacrament of the Altar; see Sacrament of the Altar.