Catholic Dictionary
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ASPIRATION
Short formalized prayer of about a dozen words. It is expressed in choice language, sometimes poetic, its purpose being to help one maintain a spirit of recollection in God's presence during the day. Such prayers are generally indulgenced by the Church. (Etym. Latin aspirare, literally, to breathe upon.
