as in prayer
an evening service for praying in some Christian churches
Vespers is held Tuesday and Thursday evenings in the chapel.
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The book details how Brown transformed her own trauma into something radiant—and how creativity became her form of prayer.—
Tanya Benedicto Klich,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025 -
For Lissy, however, what stood out was the condition of the prayer packets.—
Marla Brown Fogelman,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Aug. 2025
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Meghan, 43, wore Dior for her second Buckingham Palace balcony appearance after marrying Prince Harry in 2018, their son Prince Archie's christening in 2019 and the national service of thanksgiving honoring Queen Elizabeth during her Platinum Jubilee in 2022, among other times.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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On Jewish holidays, the Hallel prayer is recited in Shul as a psalm of praise and thanksgiving and collective expression of gratitude for GDs miracles.—
Rafael James,
Sun Sentinel,
24 June 2025
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