How not to say what you mean: A dictionary of euphemisms. R. W. Holder. 2014.
blessing — noun 1 thing that brings happiness/improves your life ADJECTIVE ▪ great, real ▪ mixed (= a thing that has advantages and disadvantages) PREPOSITION ▪ blessing for … Collocations dictionary
Mother of God — The Blessed Virgin Mary † Catholic Encyclopedia ► The Blessed Virgin Mary The Blessed Virgin Mary is the mother of Jesus Christ, the mother of God. In general, the theology and history of Mary the M … Catholic encyclopedia
Mother Angelica — Mother Mary Angelica of the Annunciation Mother Angelica, Founder of EWTN Born Rita Antoinette Rizzo April 20, 1923 (1923 04 20) (age 88) … Wikipedia
Mother of God Community — is a Catholic and ecumenical charismatic community located in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area of the United States. The Community office and grounds is located in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Under the Canon Law of the Catholic Church, the… … Wikipedia
Blessing of same-sex unions in Christian churches — The blessing of same sex unions is currently an issue about which some Christian Churches are at present in disagreement with other Christian churches. These disagreements are primarily centered on the interpretation of various scripture passages … Wikipedia
Blessing of the Fleet — The Blessing of the Fleet is a tradition that began centuries ago in Mediterranean fishing communities. The practice is predominantly Catholic and a blessing from the local priest was meant to ensure a safe and bountiful season. However, there… … Wikipedia
Blessing cross — [ Sergius of Radonezh (right, holding Gospel Book) using a blessing cross to bless Grand Prince Saint Dmitri Donskoi in his battle to overthrow the Tartars in the Battle of Kulikovo (1380).] A Blessing Cross is a hand cross held by a priest or… … Wikipedia
BLESSING OF CHILDREN — Belief in the value and efficacy of parental blessing of children is attested to in biblical stories, such as those of Noah s blessing of Shem and Japheth (Gen. 9:26–27); Isaac s blessing of Jacob and Esau (Gen. 27, and 28:1–4); and Jacob s… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
BLESSING AND CURSING — In the Bible these two antonyms have three meanings: (1) the invocation of good or evil; (2) good fortune or misfortune; and (3) the person or thing upon whom or which the fortune or misfortune falls. Thus the first meaning is best represented in … Encyclopedia of Judaism
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