Holy Mysteries
Americanplural noun
Example Sentences
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"Let us not doubt, brother. Let us not pry into the holy mysteries of the hen-coop with simian fingers. Let us accept on faith and simply say—I want you to join with me in saying—What shall we say, brother?"
From Literature
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Even when the lights come up on “First Reformed,” filmgoers may sense that, like the lamp designed like an all-seeing eye that decorates Mary’s living room, only Schrader knows the answer for sure, and he prefers to keep certain holy mysteries intact.
From Washington Post
A most beautiful altar stands at one end of it, of exquisitely carved Italian marbles, on which has been placed the same altar-stone on which St. Bruno celebrated the holy mysteries; behind this is a basso-relievo of St. Bruno, with our Blessed Lady appearing to him, beautifully executed.
From Project Gutenberg
The holy abbot conceived a great friendship for this prelate, so that, being apprized of his death by revelation, he gave orders in the morning that the monks who were preparing for their respective occupations should refrain from work on that day; and when all was ready for the holy mysteries, the whole community, clothed in white garments as on a Sunday or other solemnity, proceeded to the church along with the saint.
From Project Gutenberg
This miraculous conversion of the elements has been one of the holy mysteries of the Church for ages past.
From Project Gutenberg
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