vespers

Example Sentences

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It was my vespers, my evening prayer, my way of honoring creation and the sacred.

From Washington Post • Oct. 15, 2021

Francis had been scheduled to lead a Mass on Sunday in St. Peter’s Basilica and a vespers service on Monday at a church in Rome.

From Reuters • Jan. 23, 2021

Francis will also celebrate New Year’s Eve vespers and New Year’s Day Mass in the basilica.

From Washington Times • Dec. 10, 2020

My own private vespers felt a little like counting the steps up a flight of steep stairs.

From New York Times • Jul. 29, 2020

Lily was quiet during the entire ride, whereas my mother chatted nervously, giving advice about curfews and the procedure for receiving a gentleman caller and housemothers and vespers on Wednesdays.

From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English