Favorite ejaculation prayer

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Special thanks to Wikipedia for the following definition.

A double entendre is a figure of speech in which a spoken or written phrase is devised to be or is unintentionally understood in either of two ways. Typically one of the interpretations is rather obvious whereas the other is more subtle. The more subtle of the interpretations is sometimes sexually suggestive. It may also convey a message that would be socially awkward, or even offensive, to state directly. (The Oxford English Dictionary describes a double entendre as being used to “convey an indelicate meaning”.)

A double entendre may exploit puns to convey the second meaning. Double entendres generally rely on multiple meanings of words, or different interpretations of the same primary meaning. They often exploit ambiguity and may be used to introduce it deliberately in a text. Sometimes a homophone (i.e. another word with the same pronunciation) can be used as a pun as well as a “double entendre” of the subject.:twocents:
 
esieffe said:
Special thanks to Wikipedia for the following definition.

A double entendre is a figure of speech in which a spoken or written phrase is devised to be or is unintentionally understood in either of two ways. Typically one of the interpretations is rather obvious whereas the other is more subtle. The more subtle of the interpretations is sometimes sexually suggestive. It may also convey a message that would be socially awkward, or even offensive, to state directly. (The Oxford English Dictionary describes a double entendre as being used to “convey an indelicate meaning”.)

A double entendre may exploit puns to convey the second meaning. Double entendres generally rely on multiple meanings of words, or different interpretations of the same primary meaning. They often exploit ambiguity and may be used to introduce it deliberately in a text. Sometimes a homophone (i.e. another word with the same pronunciation) can be used as a pun as well as a “double entendre” of the subject.:twocents:
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No double meaning either purposely or implied intended here, esieffe.
 
:confused: Seeing as this is the traditional name for the form of prayer, you would be saying that the Church was making the double entendre.
 
WilT said:
Good night sweet Jesus Good night.
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Ignore the 12 year old boys who can’t grasp that words have different meanings. :tsktsk:

I have two ejaculations that I call on frequently:

“Jesus, Mary and Joseph, be with me.”

and (when passing a Church)

“Jesus, I adore you here and in all the tabernacles of the world, especially those in which you are most abandoned and least adored”
 
Corki said:
Ignore the 12 year old boys who can’t grasp that words have different meanings. :tsktsk:

I have two ejaculations that I call on frequently:

“Jesus, Mary and Joseph, be with me.”

and (when passing a Church)

“Jesus, I adore you here and in all the tabernacles of the world, especially those in which you are most abandoned and least adored”
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I sense a Franciscan leaning Corki! Great. Thanks.
 
someperson555 said:
If you could not use that term next time, that’d be great.
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Are you addressing the OP or the Church with that request? And why should Catholics, who have used that term for decades if not centuries, change their terminology just because some people’s minds always jump to a sexual connotation first? It’s hardly the OP’s fault is some of the readers have their minds in the gutter, even when discussing prayer. :mad:
 
Ejaculation is a common term in Catholic parlance. It’s wise to learn these terms rather than judge them as improper.

From Scott Richert
Definition: An ejaculation, sometimes called an aspiration, is a short prayer meant to be memorized and repeated throughout the day. In this way, we can heed Saint Paul’s injunction to “Pray without ceasing” and continually turn our thoughts toward God.

From the Oxford English Dictionary
  • b. The putting up of short earnest prayers in moments of emergency; the hasty utterance of words expressing emotion.*
From EWTN
*For one recitation of short ejaculatory prayers, He grants 100 or 300 or more days Indulgence. *
 
Corki said:
Are you addressing the OP or the Church with that request? And why should Catholics, who have used that term for decades if not centuries, change their terminology just because some people’s minds always jump to a sexual connotation first? It’s hardly the OP’s fault is some of the readers have their minds in the gutter, even when discussing prayer. :mad:
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This post is spot on. Plus, it is wise to give our fellow posters the benefit of the doubt. It is also wise to Google a word before passing judgment. Seeing a word like this is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about our faith.
 
WilT said:
hello to some of you. I believe how I’m use this term is correct but it means a spontaneous prayer one uses as you move through out your day in worship of God. For those not aware of it, it is a commonly used Catholic term. Look beyond the sexual understanding and you’ll find this type of prayer style wonderful. Yes, it is uncomfortable at first but don’t let that keep you from this powerful prayer style. It’s Catholic term can be found in any good dictionary. 'My Lord and my God!!! Thanx.
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I forgive those who may have impuned my character by suggesting that my my mind was in the gutter or that I was thinking like a 12 year old, if that was, in fact, what they were doing, and if it was directed at my post.

Likewise I ask for the OP’s forgiveness by suggesting or thinking he was making a joke by using a word with two meanings, or that he was in any way being untoward. My bad. It isn’t the first time I have had to apologize, it may not be the last. I do however, seek to improve.

I am very concerned, that kids, who do not understand the nuances of some Catholic terminology, or the intention of some of the dialog that goes on the the forums, might get the wrong idea. I look after kids in real life, so I get over cautious sometimes. Occupational hazzard. I am overprotective. I would do better to remember that I have not been employed as a moderator by CAF.
 
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