Examples of 'benediction' in a sentence

Meaning of "benediction"

benediction (noun) - a blessing, especially at the end of a religious service or ceremony. It can also refer to an expression of good wishes
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  • A short invocation for help, blessing and guidance from God, said on behalf of another person or persons (sometimes at the end of a church worship service).
  • In the Anglican church, the ceremony used to institute an abbot, analogous to the consecration of a bishop.
  • A Roman Catholic rite by which bells, banners, candles, etc., are blessed with holy water and formally dedicated to God.
  • Help, good fortune or reward from God or another supernatural source.

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That benediction was there with great peace.
Raise the hand and make a benediction.
We finish with a benediction and a closing song.
We thank you for that beautiful benediction.
The benediction is also poetic and prophetic.
Suggested liturgies for gathering and benediction.
He preferred the benediction of water to celestial lightning.
The monsignor will say the benediction.
The solemn benediction is a rite inferior to consecration.
Meditation was joy and with it came a benediction.
When he gave his benediction to his grandsons.
I have a few announcements before the benediction.
This is a benediction and my prayer for you.
Its right hand is raised as an act of benediction.
The benediction and opening greetings.

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Lowery used humor as he delivered the benediction.
Then there is a benediction which no god can give.
After him came a hymn and benediction.
It was a benediction that was beyond all image and thoughts.
Now you know what the benediction is.
There is no benediction of the beneficent blessing of heavenly light.
Welcome to the clinic benediction web site.
The benediction of that day is immense.
He holds a scroll and makes a gesture of benediction.
A real man lives in benediction and dies in benediction.
And in return they get a soulful of benediction.
Say this benediction once a year.
Because every moment becomes such a benediction.
Taps and benediction will follow.
The second section begins with a benediction.
Their presence is a benediction wherever they go.
Benediction will be celebrated at the end.
Eucharistic exposition and benediction is a complete liturgical service.
The room became full with that benediction.
The pronouncing of a benediction is an ancient tradition.
Your forgiveness and your benediction.
This is my benediction for you today.
Now we are at one again and their benediction is power.
The benediction of that immensity was there and there was joy.
But this time the benediction is upon them.
The congregation must stand for the benediction.
I read from the benediction of the reverend ephram samuels.
Long as you do not need a benediction.
A humble benediction will suffice.
The latter concludes with a procession and benediction.
And following will be the benediction from the reverend.
I would been hoping for on our way to the benediction.
A benediction for these poor men who are about to stretch.
Born to bring me happiness and a benediction to all mankind.
A benediction spread over us with the farewell of the evening.

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