Only two Ember Days left till Christmas

Many Catholics will appreciate that Advent is traditionally seen as a time of preparation, reflection and penance in the Church. As with Lent, the Gloria is omitted during Holy Mass, and the liturgical colour purple is used to signify a time of penance. Gaudete (Advent) and Laetare (Lent) Sundays are breaks in the penitential tone The post Only two Ember Days left till Christmas appeared first on Catholic Herald.

Dec 21, 2024 - 09:00
Only two Ember Days left till Christmas
Many Catholics will appreciate that Advent is traditionally seen as a time of preparation, reflection and penance in the Church. As with Lent, the Gloria is omitted during Holy Mass, and the liturgical colour purple is used to signify a time of penance. Gaudete (Advent) and Laetare (Lent) Sundays are breaks in the penitential tone The post Only two Ember Days left till Christmas appeared first on Catholic Herald.

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