1. A Christian liturgical rite in which the priest sprinkles holy water on the congregation, typically performed at the beginning of Mass.
Usage: religious; liturgical; often capitalized when referring to the specific Sunday service

1. To sprinkle with water, especially holy water in a religious context.
Usage: archaic or formal; primarily used in religious or ceremonial contexts

Examples

• The priest performed the asperges before the Sunday Mass began.
• Asperges Sunday is the first Sunday of Lent in the Catholic tradition.
• The congregation received the asperges as a sign of purification.
• During the ceremony, the priest would asperges the altar with holy water.
• The asperges ritual dates back centuries in Christian worship.