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What is a viaticum?

What is a viaticum? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. The Eucharist, when given to a person who is dying or one in danger of death.
  2. Provisions, money, or other supplies given to someone setting off on a long journey (often figurative).
  3. A portable altar.
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The everyday signs, whether small or great, ordinary or extraordinary, are a viaticum for human weakness.
It is Wallenstein's chance now, and for me nothing but the priest's viaticum.
In February 1878 Pius IX died but one month after allowing Victor Emanuel II to receive the viaticum during the king's final bout with malaria.
I was able to pray at the tombs of their deceased where, besides flowers, we placed rice, as a sort of viaticum for their journey.
It is the daily viaticum and source of the spiritual life for the individual and for the Institute.
With the photos of the expedition 1992 as viaticum and a good dose of unconsciousness, they make a testimony on changes in Papuan tribes.

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