Sorry, but since when does 'a dictionary' determine spiritual matters of worship? Pretty lame giving word titles to actions and behavior which are seen as exactly the same. But then I suspect this gives those who practice such an excuse and reason to do so. As so many things in the catholic shuch and expereinces within...give it a "title"...call it a "holy" tradition...have the Pope give his sign of approval and run with it.
Nope,...not buying the explanation as it holds no water to the scriptures. Which by the way not one is mentioned in your explanation. Rather the usual catholic literature and and a "dictionary" aid. And then some wonder why others in the faith cannot take these behaviors seriously.
Theology not your strong point I see. But nevermind. Please find the word Trinity in Scripture. Please using only argument from Scripture prove beyond any challenge that the Triune God is not polytheistic. Do the same for
Hypostatic Union and the belief that Jesus is one person with two natures. For extra credit find the term Consubstantial in Scripture and show that Christ is not a created being.
I begin to understand why so many in this day and age fall victim to the most common of heresies.