benediction

ben·edic·tion (ben′ə dik′s̸hən)

noun

a blessing
an invocation of divine blessing, esp. at the end of a religious service
blessedness
R.C.Ch. a devotional service during which a consecrated Host is exposed in a monstrance and a solemn blessing is given with the Host

Etymology: ME benediccioun < LL(Ec) benedictio < benedicere, to bless < L, to commend < bene, well + dicere, to speak: see diction

ben′·edic′·tory (-tə rē) adjective

sanctification, blessing, good wishes; see blessing 1.

Converse of object

pronounce: The service concluded with the hymn " The King of Love " and the Benediction pronounced by the Bishop.
give: For the first time the new garden altar was used for giving Benediction to the all those assembled in the Shrine gardens.
offer: A 20ft Jesus offered benediction from a mountain range of fabric clouds.
breathe: Time was when this place breathed actual benedictions, and was a home of active peace.
have: As now you have the benediction of cheap bad credit loans.

Adjective modifier

apostolic: With these wishes to you all, I send with a pledge of continuing affection, a special Apostolic Benediction.
Trinitarian: That is the first heading on your outline: A Trinitarian Benediction.
heavenly: Bless and sanctify my soul with heavenly benediction, so that it may become Your holy dwelling and the seat of Your eternal glory.
Jewish: The Jewish benediction is replaced in the Qur'an by an Islamic benediction.
Aaronic: Do you know what the Aaronic benediction and blessing is in Numbers chapter 6 and verses 23 through to 27?
divine: With what a heavenly song and divine benediction did Moses conclude his life?

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