fence the tables: meaning & examples

Meanings:

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  • To make a solemn admonition or address to those about to receive communion, intended to deter the unworthy from approaching the Lord's Supper.

  Examples

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  • Before communion, the priest took time to fence the tables, reminding the congregation to approach worthily.

    Antes de la comunión, el sacerdote se tomó un tiempo para hacer una admonición solemne, recordando a la congregación acercarse dignamente.

  • During the service, the minister fenced the tables with a solemn address to prepare the faithful for the sacrament.

    Durante el servicio, el ministro hizo una advertencia solemne para preparar a los fieles para el sacramento.

  • They carefully observed the tradition to fence the tables before distributing the Eucharist to the parishioners.

    Observaron cuidadosamente la tradición de hacer la admonición solemne antes de distribuir la Eucaristía a los feligreses.

  • The bishop fenced the tables with a heartfelt sermon emphasizing the importance of spiritual readiness.

    El obispo hizo la admonición solemne con un sermón emotivo que enfatizaba la importancia de la preparación espiritual.