At the wedding luncheon, the benedicts compared notes about adjusting to married life.

At the reunion, the Benedicts shared stories about their grandparents' adventures.

The elder benedictively placed his hands on the child's head and whispered a short prayer.

The ancient liturgy included several benedictives that priests intoned over the congregation.

The museum's rare benedictionals, bound in faded leather and written in Latin, attracted scholars from across Europe.

She carefully consulted the benedictional before blessing the newly married couple.

The old abbot stood at the abbey door, benedicting each pilgrim as they passed.

After the ceremony, the priest benedicted the gathered family, asking for peace and protection.

After the wedding, the benedict blushed as his friends raised a toast to his new life.

We spent a benedict afternoon in the country, where the gentle breeze and clear air revived us.