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Explain this word
Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2006 4:10 am
by Ferrus
'Votive' - the dictionary definitions seem not to help here.
Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2006 11:21 am
by Perry
It seems to be connected to special intentions. For example, a
votive mass would be dedicated to a special purpose (say to pray for someone's health or for an armistice agreement). A votive candle would therefore be a candle lit by one person who is praying for someone or something.
But don't take my word for it (I'm Jewish). Let's see if any of the Catholics among us can add to our knowledge.
Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2006 2:30 pm
by sluggo
While our dictionary to the left of this box says: dedicated in fulfillment of a vow; "votive prayers", and one can see a relationship to devotion, I don't remember ever hearing this word as a Catholic. I do remember hearing it as a candle customer, that was about it.
Then again I didn't get as deep into it as I could've. I was actually going to be an altar boy until someone pointed out what the term would look like in past tense...
Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2006 3:28 pm
by Ferrus
Well I saw an example wherein the context was seeking something, 'a votive prayer'.
Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2006 11:04 pm
by gailr
Perhaps the definition of
votary will help?
And a more poetic description is
here.
-gailr
Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2006 11:15 pm
by Stargzer
Well, let's start at the fount of all knowledge: Wikipedia:
Votive
Votive candle
American Heritage Dictionary:
votive
ADJECTIVE: 1. Given or dedicated in fulfillment of a vow or pledge: a votive offering. 2. Expressing or symbolizing a wish, desire, or vow: a votive prayer; votive candles.
ETYMOLOGY: Latin vōtīvus, from vōtum, vow. See
vote.
OTHER FORMS:
vo' tive·ly —ADVERB
And a slew (
not a sleigh!) of links at New Advent's
Catholic Encyclopedia.
Posted: Sat Dec 23, 2006 12:09 am
by sluggo
One can, one vote(ry).
And please light one up for Mazda, Lord of the Votary engine.
Posted: Sat Dec 23, 2006 12:35 am
by gailr
I'm still hoping to see someone alter the maker's mark on one of these vehicles to read
Ahura Mazda.
-gailr
ps: the first link takes you to a nice virtual votive flame, should you wish to intercede for your car...
Posted: Sat Dec 23, 2006 1:04 am
by sluggo
I'm still hoping to see someone alter the maker's mark on one of these vehicles to read
Ahura Mazda.
-gailr
ps: the first link takes you to a nice virtual votive flame, should you wish to intercede for your car...
Hey, the RX-7 sold well in Zoroastria...
Posted: Sat Dec 23, 2006 1:15 am
by skinem
Aahhh...the Wankel...the engine that goes "hhhhhmmmmmmmm..."
Posted: Sat Dec 23, 2006 1:18 am
by sluggo
Aahhh...the Wankel...the engine that goes "hhhhhmmmmmmmm..."
Hey, watch yore langidge, mate!
Wow I hadn't thought of that commercial since the dark daze of disco.
