what is a benediction
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- benediction (ˌbɛnɪˈdɪkʃən) n. 1. (Ecclesiastical Terms) an invocation of divine blessing, esp at the end of a Christian religious ceremony. 2. (Roman Catholic Church) a Roman Catholic service in which the congregation is blessed with the sacrament. 3. the state of being blessed [C15: from Latin benedictio, from benedīcere to bless; see benedicite]
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- It has been variously designated: bebaiosis or confirmatio, a making fast or sure; teleiosis or consummatio, a perfecting or completing, as expressing its relation to baptism. With reference to its effect it is the Sacrament of the Holy Ghost, the Sacrament of the Seal (signaculum, sigillum, sphragis). From the external rite it is known as the imposition of hands (epithesis cheiron), or as anointing with chrism (unctio, chrismatio, chrisma, myron). The names at present in use are, for the Western Church, confirmatio, and for the Greek, to myron.
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anthemion Anthemion definition, an ornament of floral forms in a flat radiating cluster, as in architectural decoration, vase painting, etc. See more.
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- Definition of FALCHION. 1. : a broad-bladed slightly curved sword of medieval times. 2. archaic: sword.
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- It is of Latin origin, and the meaning of Benedict is blessed. From Church Latin Benedictus. A name used by 16 popes and the saint who founded the Christian monastic order, the Benedictines, whose rule of the great monastery at Monte Cassino in Italy is simple, restrained, and practical.
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Order of Saint Benedict Order of Saint Benedict. The Order of Saint Benedict (OSB; Latin: Ordo Sancti Benedicti), also known – in reference to the colour of its members' habits – as the Black Monks, is a Catholic religious order of independent monastic communities that observe the Rule of Saint Benedict.
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Weight Benches A stationary or adjustable weight bench is versatile in the way that they can be used. Foldable designs are ideal when building a home gym filled with an elliptical, treadmill and other bulky equipment. Whether you're focusing on strength or endurance, Kmart has various workout benches that suit you.
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Definitions &Translations Secretion (noun). the act of secreting; the process by which material is separated from the blood through the agency of the cells of the various glands and elaborated by the cells into new substances so as to form the various secretions, as the saliva, bile, and other digestive fluids.he act of secreting; the process by which material is separated from the blood through the agency of the cells of the various glands and elaborated by the cells into new substances so as to form the various secretions, as the saliva, bile, and other digestive fluids.
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Liturgy of the Hours Liturgy Of The Hours. The Liturgy of the Hours, also known as the Divine Office or the Work of God (Opus Dei), is the daily prayer of the Church, marking the hours of each day and sanctifying the day with prayer.
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What does Benedict mean? Benedict is a somewhat prominent first name for men (#1124 out of 1220, Top 92%) and an even more prominent last name for all people (#1964 out of 150436, Top 1%).
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Spirituality for Today â June 2011 â Volume 15, Issue 11 Around 529, Benedict founded the monastery of Monte Cassino, Italy, about 80 miles south of Rome. Also around this time, Benedict wrote his famous Rule for monastic life. The Rule would be the basis for most Western monasticism for the next 1000 years, and is still an influence today, (Knowles, 1977).he most famous book of Celtic monasticism is the intricately illuminated Book of Kells, a copy of the Gospels dating to the 8th or 9th century. Celtic monasticism didn't follow the Benedictine Rule, nor did they view themselves as beholden to Rome.
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Resignation of Pope Benedict XVI Resignation of Pope Benedict XVI. The resignation of Pope Benedict XVI occurred on 28 February 2013 at 20:00 (8:00 PM) CET (19:00 UTC). The resignation was first announced on the morning of 11 February 2013 by the Vatican.
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- Hello, Guest. Parents who like Ben and Benjamin but find those forms too popular sometimes consider Benedict as a more distinctive choice. Unlike the Old Testament Benjamin, Benedict is the name of the saint who formed the Benedictine Order and of fifteen popes,including a recent one.Shakespeare used a variant form-- Benedick --for the character in Much Ado About Nothing. Other options are Bennett and Benno.ello, Guest. Parents who like Ben and Benjamin but find those forms too popular sometimes consider Benedict as a more distinctive choice. Unlike the Old Testament Benjamin, Benedict is the name of the saint who formed the Benedictine Order and of fifteen popes,including a recent one.
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Interjection From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. In linguistics, an interjection is a word or expression that occurs as an utterance on its own and expresses a spontaneous feeling or reaction.
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- Alternatively, valediction can refer to the final prayers and remarks at the graveside before burial given by the presiding priest, after the Mass and the rite of Final Commendation, during a Roman Catholic funeral service, or to a speech given by a valedictorian at a commencement.
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DEGRADATION Definition of abjection. 1 : a low or downcast state : degradation.
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The Errors of Centering Prayer As stated in the Catechism of the Catholic Church (2nd Edition), Prayer is the raising of one's mind and heart to God or the requesting of good things from God (CCC 2559). To understand centering prayer, we must first understand what centering prayer is not.
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Benedict of Nursia To this day, The Rule of St. Benedict is the most common and influential Rule used by monasteries and monks, more than 1,400 years after its writing. Today the Benedictine family is represented by two branches: the Benedictine Federation and the Cistercians.enedict's main achievement is his  Rule of Saint Benedict , containing precepts for his monks. It is heavily influenced by the writings of John Cassian, and shows strong affinity with the Rule of the Master.
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- Prosperity is the blessing of the Old Testament; adversity is the blessing of the New; which carrieth the greater benediction, and the clearer revelation of God's favor.
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Definitions &Translations Secretion. Secretion is the process of elaborating, releasing, and oozing chemicals, or a secreted chemical substance from a cell or gland. In contrast to excretion, the substance may have a certain function, rather than being a waste product.ecretion (noun). the act of secreting; the process by which material is separated from the blood through the agency of the cells of the various glands and elaborated by the cells into new substances so as to form the various secretions, as the saliva, bile, and other digestive fluids.
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English for Students 6. Benefactress : BENE factress (ben’ e fak tres) n. A female benefactor 7. Benedict : BENE dict (ben’ e dikt) n. A male name which means “Blessed 8. Benediction : BENE diction (ben e dik’ shun) n. A blessing 9. Benefice : BENE fice (ben’ e fis) n. The gift of an income to a priest of a church 10. Benevolent : BENE volent (be nev’ o lent) adj.
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Consecration Consecration is the solemn dedication to a special purpose or service, usually religious. The word consecration literally means association with the sacred. Persons, places, or things can be consecrated, and the term is used in various ways by different groups. A synonym for to consecrate is to sanctify; a distinct antonym is to desecrate.
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- Definition of indirection. 1  1a : indirect action or procedureb : lack of direction : aimlessness. 2  2a : lack of straightforwardness and openness : deceitfulnessb : something (as an act or statement) marked by lack of straightforwardness hated diplomatic indirections — Rev. of Reviews.
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Intercession Intercession or intercessory prayer is the act of praying to God on behalf of others. In Western Christianity, intercession forms a distinct form of prayer, alongside Adoration, Confession and Thanksgiving.
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- Didache. The Didache (pronounced did-a-kay) is an early church document, and the word comes from the Greek didoskolos meaning teacher. It was possibly written around A.D. 65-80 and is supposed to be what the twelve apostles taught to the Gentiles concerning life and death, church order, fasting, baptism, prayer, etc.There is debate as to its authenticity.t was possibly written around A.D. 65-80 and is supposed to be what the twelve apostles taught to the Gentiles concerning life and death, church order, fasting, baptism, prayer, etc. There is debate as to its authenticity.
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Benedict - Meaning of Benedict [ 3 syll. be-ne-dic(t) , ben-edi-ct ] The baby boy name Benedict is pronounced as B EH N-eh-DihKT †. Benedict is an English name of Latin origin. A biblical name, it is derived from the element 'benedictus' meaning blessed.