Explain this word
Explain this word
'Votive' - the dictionary definitions seem not to help here.
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.
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.
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- Grand Panjandrum
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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...
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...
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Well, let's start at the fount of all knowledge: Wikipedia:
Votive
Votive candle
American Heritage Dictionary:
Votive
Votive candle
American Heritage Dictionary:
And a slew (not a sleigh!) of links at New Advent's Catholic Encyclopedia.
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
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