amen

“We hope that God the Almighty returns the dear president and his colleagues in full health to the arms of the nation,” Khamenei said, drawing an “amen” from the worshipers he was addressing.

On Monday, Abdullah gathered in worship with a group of supporters outside the third-floor courtroom, ending their prayer with “Ase” — a saying popular among activists that loosely translates to “amen and power to the people.”

Except — and this is important — she was holding up an amen corner.

“Life without end, amen,” he said, “and let there be sunshine!”

I fisted my hands at my sides and stood through it, echoing amen when it was appropriate.