pastoral
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- noun
- /ˈpæstərəl/
- Formal
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carta pastoral
- The Pastoral Epistles are called pastoral because it presents Paul as writing to Timothy and Titus, two of his followers.
- a bishop's pastoral
Examples
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In his pastoral, the bishop encouraged parishioners to engage more deeply with their faith during the Lenten season.
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As an example of such a stand, consider the United States bishops' pastoral.
Academic text (1992) -
On 25 April 1985, CEM issued a short pastoral containing the following "advice":
Academic text (1999) -
The span of time from 1967 to 1983, beginning with the Bishops' Pastoral The Church in Our Day and ending with the collective pastoral The Challenge of Peace in 1983, marked the first phase of the reception of the council in the United States.
Academic text (2003) -
Several key themes summarizing this conciliar turn toward the pastoral were articulated by John XXIII in Gaudet Mater Ecclesia, the fundamental charter that shaped the council's work.
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The pastor sent a pastoral to the congregation, offering guidance on the upcoming charity event.
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Many church members appreciated the pastoral that addressed their concerns during the difficult times in the community.
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Etymology
Pastoral comes from Latin pastor 'shepherd' and was used for messages from church leaders to their 'flock'. So a pastoral is a letter or message a pastor sends to guide their congregation.