Associations to the word «Benediction»

Wiktionary

BENEDICTION, noun. A short invocation for divine help, blessing and guidance, usually after a church worship service.
BENEDICTION, noun. The form of instituting an abbot, analogous to the consecration of a bishop.
BENEDICTION, noun. A Roman Catholic rite by which bells, banners, candles, etc., are blessed with holy water and formally dedicated to God.

Dictionary definition

BENEDICTION, noun. The act of praying for divine protection.
BENEDICTION, noun. A ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection.

Wise words

Occasionally in life there are those moments of unutterable fulfillment which cannot be completely explained by those symbols called words. Their meanings can only be articulated by the inaudible language of the heart.
Martin Luther King Jr.