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votive Mass

noun

, Roman Catholic Church.
  1. a Mass that does not correspond with the office of the day but is said, as for a special intention, at the choice of the celebrant.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of votive Mass1

First recorded in 1730–40

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Example Sentences

Much better would it be, in such a case, to say the Mass of the day occurring, or some other votive Mass.

Today was an ordinary Feria; a Votive Mass would not be forbidden by the rubics.

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