Today's Word of the Day

Song, Leader of
(LEED-er uhv SAWNG)

 

One who encourages, through singing and appropriate hand gestures, the participation of the assembled community during liturgical rites. The leader of song is to direct the sung prayer of the assembly. Often the cantor assumes the role of song leader.

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Yesterday's Word of the Day

Recidivist

(reh-SIH-dih-vihst)

One who habitually commits the same sin and who, despite his claims of sorrow, makes little improvement. Recidivism opposes the virtue of penance, which inclines one to make a break with sin. Recidivists need to be dealt with charitably and firmly and implored to beg God for fortitude and patience so as to bear the temptations they encounter.

 

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