13:14). In the Roman Catholic Church benediction commonly means a blessing of persons (e.g., the sick) or objects (e.g., religious articles). Benediction of the blessed sacrament, a nonliturgical devotional service, has as its central act the blessing of the congregation with the eucharistic Host.
How do you use benediction?
Benediction in a Sentence ?
- In the hospital chapel, we said a benediction asking God to heal our mother.
- The priest made a benediction of blessings for the newly baptized infant.
- Even though Derek does not believe in God, he politely closed his eyes during the benediction at the end of the meeting.
What is the purpose of benediction?
A benediction (Latin: bene, well + dicere, to speak) is a short invocation for divine help, blessing and guidance, usually at the end of worship service. It can also refer to a specific Christian religious service including the exposition of the eucharistic host in the monstrance and the blessing of the people with it.
