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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of votive Mass¹

First recorded in 1730–40

Example Sentences

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg