OLD TESTAMENT

1 Maccabees 12:11

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We therefore at all times without ceasing, both in our feasts, and on the other convenient days, remember you in the sacrifices which we offer, and in our prayers, as it is right and proper to be mindful of kindred.

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Verse 11. Observances. Greek Syr. “supplications.” The Vulg. had probably at first, obsecrationibus. The Jews prayed for their allies, and so forth to beg for their temporal prosperity, and for their conversion. Calmet. 7:33.

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