Holy Hour

British  

noun

1. RC Church an hour set aside for prayer and reflection

2. informal  (not capitals) a period during the afternoon when public houses are obliged to close by law

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Example Sentences

At a special "Holy Hour for Life" at St Mary's last month, they prayed for the proposition to be defeated.

From BBC

Every day during the holy hour, she prayed for 20 to 50 followers at a time, and more than 1,000 over the course of the retreat.

From New York Times

Six days a week, the two priests present a holy hour, beginning at about 9:30 a.m.

From Washington Times

It will also feature live broadcast from area Cajun music jam sessions and the Holy Hour at 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. daily featuring a rosary service from the St. John the Evangelists Catholic Church in Mermentau.

From Washington Times

Four women in Hodler’s “The Holy Hour” are juxtaposed with Wildt’s “Vir Temporis Acti,” a Roman bronze bust.

From New York Times