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Recent Examples of liturgical
Lent is one of five key periods on the Catholic liturgical calendar, along with Advent, Christmas, Easter and Ordinary Time.
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Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 17 Feb. 2026
The custom of a king cake is believed to have originated in the 12th century in France, when bakers made the dessert to commemorate Epiphany, a traditional day on the Christian liturgical calendar that commemorates the journey of the three Wise Men who visit the baby Jesus.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
Lent is one of the five seasons on the Catholic liturgical calendar, along with Advent, Christmas, Easter, and Ordinary Time.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 14 Jan. 2026
Grace was an acolyte at Lord's Chapel, wise in the ways of liturgical response.
—CBS News, 5 Dec. 2025
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Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 17 Feb. 2026
The custom of a king cake is believed to have originated in the 12th century in France, when bakers made the dessert to commemorate Epiphany, a traditional day on the Christian liturgical calendar that commemorates the journey of the three Wise Men who visit the baby Jesus.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
Lent is one of the five seasons on the Catholic liturgical calendar, along with Advent, Christmas, Easter, and Ordinary Time.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 14 Jan. 2026
Grace was an acolyte at Lord's Chapel, wise in the ways of liturgical response.
—CBS News, 5 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liturgical
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The sacramental palms can be kept at home and returned to church or nature, but should not to be thrown away, the Archdiocese noted.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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With the dead and the wounded sprawled around them, the mocambos gulped the wine from the sacramental chalice.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Mar. 2026
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The celebratory holiday is typically observed with a ritual meal known as a seder, accompanied by traditional foods – including matzah (unleavened bread) – and kosher wine.—
Bailey Allen,
Cape Cod Times,
28 Mar. 2026
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At the turn of the twentieth century, perfumery was widely regarded as a European inheritance—guarded by Paris and Grasse, shaped by centuries of ritual and refinement.—
Sudhir Gupta,
Rolling Stone,
25 Mar. 2026
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Dalai Lama calls for peace Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Tuesday posted an appeal for an end to war in the Middle East.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
31 Mar. 2026
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Pickled foods often accompanied bread during blessings, emphasizing their role as both sustenance and spiritual connection.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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Tobolowsky previously rejected motions from other Gateway elders, ruling that the suit was not a religious issue and could be handled in secular court.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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Officials in these countries have argued that the Brotherhood operates through a mix of religious outreach, political activism, charitable organizations and media platforms to influence public opinion and challenge state authority.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Jack Hughes and Aerin Frankel, who helped lead the Team USA men’s and women’s hockey teams to gold medals at the Winter Olympics, threw out the ceremonial first pitches at Friday’s game.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Ramesses rung the ceremonial bell to kick off the Sixers' game.—
Wakisha Bailey,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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That religious significance helps explain the presence of so many priestly and temple-related inscriptions among the fragments.—
Ryan Brennan
April 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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The massive priestly blessing for Passover, which usually draws tens of thousands, will take place with just 50 worshippers, Rabinowitz said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Liturgical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liturgical. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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