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The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition

asperges , ceremonial sprinkling of the people with holy water by the priest before the Sunday High Mass in the Roman Catholic Church. The accompanying antiphon begins, Asperges me, Domine, hyssopo et mundabor [Thou shalt sprinkle me with hyssop, O Lord, and I shall be cleansed]. At Easter time the antiphon is different, beginning, Vidi aquam [I saw water]; this is based on Ezek. 47.2. Author not available, ASPERGES. , The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition 2007 ... Read more

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Asperges. In the W. Church the sprinkling of holy water over the altar and people after the entrance rite at Mass on Sundays. Read more

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asperges the rite of sprinkling holy water at the beginning of the Mass, still used occasionally in Catholic churches. The term comes (in... Read more

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	Missa Ultimi miei sospiri. Miserere mei Deus. Magnificat sexti toni. Ad te levavi oculos meos. Fratres ego enim accepi. Asperges me. Gaudent in caelis. Ne timeas Maria ; ...sexti toni. Ad te levavi oculos meos. Fratres ego enim accepi. Asperges me. Gaudent in caelis. Ne timeas Maria & * Cinquecento...nothing else here seems to have been recorded before. The motet Asperges me uses chant for intonation and verses, saving polyphony for... Read more
	The Tune on Your Mind.(Poem) ; Asperges me hyssopo the snatch of plainsong went, Thou sprinklest me with hyssop was the clerical intent, not Asparagus with hiccups and... Read more
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	OUR FOREIGN CORRESPONDENT: Looking for a Sign ; ...season has its unique signs. In the early spring, we anxiously await the little signs posted at farmer's gates for asparagus, "ASPERGES." It is magic. The sweet anticipation of the first asparagus, heralded by the posting of a little sign that comes out of winter... Read more
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	PGI/PDO status for six EU products.(European Policy News)(protected designation of origin)(protected geographical indication)(Brief Article) ; ...have received either Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) or Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) status. Pates d'Alsace, Asperges des Sables des Landes and Miel de Provence have all been registered as PGIs--meaning that at least the production, processing... Read more
	Muestran refinamiento galo.(Buena Mesa) ; ...mousseuse de chataignes aux cèpes (crema espumosa de castañas con setas) y effeuillé de cabillaud en salade d'asperges (salpicón de bacalao en ensalada de espárragos), entre otros platos. Hacemos el festival dos veces por año... Read more
	Alsace wine known for its balance.(Food)(Good wine) ; ...crowds at picnics and family gatherings. This I know, because this is how Alsaciennes eat. Le ragout de homard aux pointes d'asperges (lobster ragout with green asparagus tips) at the famed restaurant, Auberge de L'Ill; home cooking like traditional tarte l'oign... Read more
	Back from the US to be seen not herd on a farm near you ; TV WATCH Shaun the Sheep BBC1 ; SPRING is in the air, and it's a time of year that I always greet with mixed feelings. On the positive side, the Asperges season will soon be with us (though be careful not to confuse it with Aspergers, or you might end up pouring hollandaise sauce... Read more
	The Cyber Space ; ...with an interest in the events and people surrounding the plot in 1605 to join them. At the award-winning www.innotts.co.uk/~asperges/fawkes/ indexx.html there are volumes of historical information together with a spoken introduction, pictures and musical accompaniment... Read more

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