de·vo·tion·al
di-ˈvō-sh(ə-)nəl 
dē-
: of, relating to, or characterized by devotion
devotional literature
: a short worship service
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Adjective
a religious bookstore with an extensive stock of devotional literature
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Jessi Virtusio, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
In Egypt, at the ancient Orthodox monastery of Saint Catherine at Mount Sinai is an icon of Peter holding the keys from the 6th century, which was used in devotional practices.
—Elizabeth Dias, New York Times, 8 May 2025
Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 21 May 2025
This devotional emphasizes taking authority over the day through the use of powerful declarations and by being intentional with the hours in our day.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 7 May 2025
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Adjective
After white smoke came out of the Sistine Chapel chimney in Vatican City to signal a new pope had been selected, All Saints Parish offered a devotional practice.
—Jessi Virtusio, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
In Egypt, at the ancient Orthodox monastery of Saint Catherine at Mount Sinai is an icon of Peter holding the keys from the 6th century, which was used in devotional practices.
—Elizabeth Dias, New York Times, 8 May 2025
Noun
Every morning at 5 a.m., Ralph would wake up for her devotionals, and a young Maurice would sneak out of bed to follow her into her factory attached to their home in Jamaica.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 21 May 2025
This devotional emphasizes taking authority over the day through the use of powerful declarations and by being intentional with the hours in our day.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 7 May 2025
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“Devotional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/devotional. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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