prayer card
A "prayer card" is a small card used in various religious contexts, often featuring imagery and text to aid in personal devotion or memorialize loved ones.
Definition
B2Religious Practice
(general)A small card with religious imagery and a prayer or devotional text, used to enhance personal devotion.
Example
- She kept a prayer card in her wallet to remind her of her faith.
B2Religious Services
(general)A card distributed at religious events to guide personal or communal prayer.
Example
- The church handed out prayer cards during the service.
B2Memorial
(general)A card given as a keepsake at funerals or memorials, often featuring a prayer, scripture, or photo of the deceased.
Example
- Each attendee received a prayer card with a photo of the deceased and a comforting prayer.
C1UK Politics
(specific)In the House of Commons, a card reserving a seat for a backbencher during prayers and for the rest of the day.
Example
- The MP placed a prayer card on his seat to reserve it for the day.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "prayer card":
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