Last Gospel

noun

, Roman Catholic Church.

1. in the order of service for the Mass, the final reading of a Gospel lesson.

Example Sentences

After the last gospel, we all went into the middle of the street—for there were no sidewalks—and got our boots very dusty.

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Uncle Piero crossed himself devoutly, and lingered to hear the last gospel.

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Mass was not over, and as it was a holy day of obligation, Aunt Lucy felt unwilling to leave until the last Gospel.

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Just before the last gospel, a portable pulpit was brought out near the altar; Mgr.

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The last Gospel was then read, and she followed Ulick out of church.

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