Definition

1. Noun:
   • (Roman Catholic context) A card indicating that the sender will perform certain devotional acts on behalf of another: A "spiritual bouquet" is a tangible expression, often a decorative card or note, that informs the recipient that prayers, Masses, or other pious acts will be offered for their intentions.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • She sent her grandmother a spiritual bouquet for her birthday, promising a novena of prayers.
  • The parish offered a spiritual bouquet to the sick members of the community.

Advanced Usage

• The concept is often extended to represent the collective spiritual gifts themselves, not just the card.
  • Thank you for the beautiful spiritual bouquet; I am comforted knowing you are praying for me.

Variants and Related Words

• Prayer promise: A less formal, non-denominational term for a similar commitment.
• Offering of Masses: A specific type of act commonly included in a spiritual bouquet.

Synonyms

• Pledge of prayers
• Promise of devotional acts

Related Phrases

• To send a spiritual bouquet: The act of giving this promise to someone.
  • He sent a spiritual bouquet to his friend undergoing surgery.

Notes

• This term is specific to Christian, particularly Roman Catholic, devotional practice. It symbolizes a gift of spiritual support rather than material goods.

Noun

1. (Roman Catholic Church) a card indicating that the sender will perform certain devotional acts on behalf of another