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These words are very familiar among Catholics, and you'll also find them in our regular conversations.
One of the beauties of languages is how very rich and adaptable they are, developing from events and cultures in life in general. While many Catholic and Judeo-Christian terms are specific to religious contexts, some have made their way into everyday speech.
Here are just some words or phrases meaningful to Catholics that are also commonly used in general conversation. They reflect the influence of Catholicism and the Judeo-Christian tradition on culture and society:
Amen
This religious term you’re so familiar with comes from the Hebrew meaning “so be it” or “truly.” It is commonly used to affirm or conclude prayers, and in everyday speech, it can be used to express agreement or approval outside of a religious context.
Grace
Continued below.
aleteia.org
One of the beauties of languages is how very rich and adaptable they are, developing from events and cultures in life in general. While many Catholic and Judeo-Christian terms are specific to religious contexts, some have made their way into everyday speech.
Here are just some words or phrases meaningful to Catholics that are also commonly used in general conversation. They reflect the influence of Catholicism and the Judeo-Christian tradition on culture and society:
Amen
This religious term you’re so familiar with comes from the Hebrew meaning “so be it” or “truly.” It is commonly used to affirm or conclude prayers, and in everyday speech, it can be used to express agreement or approval outside of a religious context.
Grace
Continued below.
14 Words from Catholic tradition now used in everyday speech
These words are very familiar among Catholics, and you'll also find them in our regular conversations.
aleteia.org
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