A line from Romeo & Juliet, Act 2, Scene 6.
As Friar Laurence agrees to discreetly marry Romeo and Juliet.
So smile upon this holy act ... Meaning to accept the 'holy act' of marriage.
That afterhours with sorrow chide us not - Referring to the misfortunes that may occur after marriage, hoping it would do no harm so.
This means to smile favorably on this sacred ceremony so that later on, when we feel sorrow, it will not reproach us. It suggests seeking blessing and joy in the present to avoid regret or guilt in the future.
Simeon was the holy man from the Gospel of Luke who was allowed to see the Messiah, Jesus, before he died. He prophesied sorrow for Mary, saying a sword will pierce her soul, referring to the pain she would experience watching her son's crucifixion.
Holy, Holy, Holy was written by Reginald Heber(1783–1826) specifically to be used on Trinity Sunday. Its lyrics are:The United Methodist Hymnal Number 064Text: Reginald HeberMusic: John B. DykesTune: NICAEA, Meter: 11 12.12 101.Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee.Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty,God in three persons, blessed Trinity!2. Holy, holy, holy! All the saints adore thee,casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea;cherubim and seraphim falling down before thee,which wert, and art, and evermore shalt be.3. Holy, holy, holy! Though the darkness hide thee,though the eye of sinful man thy glory may not see,only thou art holy; there is none beside thee,perfect in power, in love and purity.4. Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!All thy works shall praise thy name, in earth and sky and sea.Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty,God in three persons, blessed Trinity.
The noun form for the adjective holy is holiness.
The comparative degree of "holy" is "holier."
The Holy Cross is a symbol for Holy Orders because it represents the self-sacrificial love exemplified by Jesus on the cross. Just as Jesus offered Himself for the salvation of humanity, those called to Holy Orders are called to serve and lead others with a similar spirit of selflessness and devotion. The Holy Cross signifies the call to emulate Christ's love and service in the ministry of Holy Orders.
May the heavens bless this sacred act so that we are not reproached with sorrowful cries after spending hours at it.
.Catholic AnswerViolet is the liturgical color used for penance or sorrow. Holy Saturday is a very solemn day when we are remembering that Our Blessed Lord has died for us and is in the tomb.
It is the conviction of the holy spirit in your heart; for any wrong doing, and for your need to repent. 2nd corinthians 7:1-12.
subha means holy,in hindi it means "pabitra" ans in sanskrit smita means smile.so the meaning of this name is holy smile :) n this is really a nice name i would say.. cheers :)
Priest wear Red vestments to indicate sorrow.
Red is worn for Jesus death and Martyrs death (blood) and feasts of the Cross - Passion Sunday anticipates the death on the cross the following Friday. Red is also worn on feasts of the Holy Spirit (Pentecost, Confirmation).
Peter raised Dorcas from the dead in response to the mourning and grief of the widows who showed him the clothing that Dorcas had made for them. He was moved by their sorrow and, through the power of the Holy Spirit, performed the miracle to demonstrate God's power and compassion.
"Holy, holy, holy" is a reference to the trinity of God - The Father, The Son and the Holy Spirit.
Holy Holy was created on 1971-01-17.
There is a hymn titled, "Holy, Holy, Holy," written by Reginald Heber and John Dykec. To see if it's the one you're thinking of, here's the first verse (of four):Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty!Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee;Holy, Holy, Holy! Merciful and Mighty!God in Three persons, blessed Trinity!
God is Holy, the Koran is Holy, Makkah and its sanctury is Holy, month of Ramadan is Holy; there are many things that are holy in Islam; please be specific: do you mean holy places, holy persons, or holy events? kindly be specific. Also, what does holy mean exactly, I need specifics from you. Thx.
Simeon was the holy man from the Gospel of Luke who was allowed to see the Messiah, Jesus, before he died. He prophesied sorrow for Mary, saying a sword will pierce her soul, referring to the pain she would experience watching her son's crucifixion.