devotional
n. countable C1 Advanced US //dɪˈvoʊʃənəɫ// UK //dɪvˈəʊʃənəl// de·vo·tion·al
n. a short religious text or book used for daily prayer and study. People use it to help them focus on their spiritual life.
n. a short religious text or book intended for use in private or communal worship. Often structured as a series of daily readings or meditations.
She reads a short devotional every morning before work.
The bookstore has a large section dedicated to daily devotionals for people of various faiths.
While the sermon provides a communal experience, many practitioners find that a personal devotional offers a more intimate space for reflection on sacred texts.
Usage
Commonly used within religious contexts to refer to the physical book or the specific text being read.