Glossary of theological terms. John T. Ford. 2014.
Grace Before Meals — Thanksgiving before and after Meals † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Thanksgiving before and after Meals The word grace, which, as applied to prayer over food, always in pre Elizabethan English took the plural form graces, means nothi … Catholic encyclopedia
GRACE BEFORE MEALS — The rabbis required a blessing before partaking of food since they considered it sacrilegious to enjoy of this world without a prior benediction (Ber. 35a). They instituted separate blessings for the various species of food, of which those over… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
grace before meals — noun a short prayer (grace def. 11) said before a meal …
GRACE AFTER MEALS — (Heb. בִּרְכַּת הַמָּזוֹן, Birkat ha Mazon), a central feature of the liturgical service in the Jewish home. It is considered to be a biblical ordinance, inferred from the verse Thou shalt eat and be satisfied and bless the Lord thy God for the… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
Grace at Meals — • One of the most ancient formulae of prayer at meals is found in a treatise of the fourth century, attributed without foundation to Saint Athanasius Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Grace at Meals Grace at Meals … Catholic encyclopedia
grace — In the OT, God s kindliness towards the people of Israel (Zech. 12:10 a ‘spirit of grace’ in LXX), which consists in the forgiveness of sins (Exod. 33:19). He gives graces (favours) which are undeserved gifts of his love (Isa. 63:7). This was the … Dictionary of the Bible
grace — n 1. elegance, tastefulness, fineness; refinement, culture, cultivation, polish, urbanity, suavity; taste, good taste, discrimination, discernment; savoir faire, tact, finesse; propriety, decorum, mannerliness, manners. 2. charm, winsomeness,… … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
Grace (prayer) — Grace is a name for any of a number of short prayers said or an unvoiced intention held prior to partaking of a meal, thanking deity and/or the entities that have given of themselves to furnish nutrients to those partaking in the meal. Some… … Wikipedia
Actual Grace — • A grace that is given for the performance of salutary acts and is present and disappears with the action itself Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Actual Grace Actual Grace … Catholic encyclopedia
Wilderness Grace — The Wilderness Grace, also known as the Worth Ranch Grace and the Philmont Grace , is the common name of a simple prayer recited before meals at many Boy Scout camps around the United States. The original version, the Worth Ranch Grace , was… … Wikipedia
