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Use the abbreviations Ave., Blvd., and St. only with a numbered address: 815 Second Ave . Spell them out and capitalize when part of a…

First season of the church year, beginning with the fourth Sunday before Christmas and continuing through the day before Christmas.

A 12th-century English monk and author of two major treatises: «Mirror of Charity» and «Spiritual Friendship.» Feast day: Jan. 12.

No hyphen. Acceptable for Black people who live in the U.S., though the terms “Black” and “African American” are not always…

Not afterwards.

From the Greek word meaning selfless, sacrificial, and unconditional love. Used by Christians to connote love that seeks the good for others reflecting God’s love, grace, and mercy.

Third- and fourth-century martyrs killed during persecution in Rome. Agnes was revered for unwavering courage and refusal to sacrifice to Roman gods. Cecilia is the patron saint of singers, poets, and musicians, martyred for converting a pagan, Valerian, to whom she was betrothed. Feast day: Jan. 21.

Latin for Lamb of God, a fraction anthem used at the breaking of the bread during a Eucharist.

A seventh-century Irish monk and bishop credited with restoring Christianity throughout northern England. Feast day: Aug. 31.

Term for the collective Indigenous groups in Alaska.