Advent, on the other hand, features purple (or dark blue) and pink. (As far as I know, purple is the original color of Advent. But many Christians prefer to save purple for Lent, using dark blue for Advent.) The purple/blue color signifies seriousness, repentance, and royalty. Pink ...
but it must be the proper liturgical color (purple for Lent and Advent, green for ordinary time, etc.). The chasuble is representative of the charity required for the priest. This is also why it is supposed to be worn over the stole. Wearing a stole over...
This one is pretty obvious. Lot’s of young people probably quit or limit social media for Lent. That’s great. I’m not asking my kids to give up all social media. And I don’t want them to give it up just to be able to say they gave up something in the Lent. I want them ...
Orange is the color of warmth, friendship, and cordiality. It is related to the positive symbolism of the sun, the dawn, and the brightness of fire. This color brings optimism and charges us internally. Orange is also associated with goodness, energy, enthusiasm, and self-respect. It awaken...
Orthodox Christian liturgical practices are uniform across congregations, emphasizing tradition. 10 How did the Great Schism impact Orthodox Christianity? The Great Schism led to the split between the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church in 1054. 9 What is the role of icons in Ort...
With liturgical music, the best way to please as many people as possible is to offer “something for everyone.” If the parish has only one Mass, don’t be surprised if the music is played at various times by organ, piano, and guitar, even within the same Mass. If the parish has mu...
I was inspired to make my own trees (paper collage) after seeing the beautiful liturgical banners my friend Nanette created of birches – or aspen – after our clergy group met at Rocky Mountain National Park, where the dining room is decorated with images of aspen (probably not birches.) ...
If you’re visiting Germany in November, you should be aware of the holiday known as Totensonntag. The Protestant holy day of Totensonntag (sometimes referred to asEwigkeitssonntag) marks the last Sunday of the year according to the liturgical calendar. It’s also an important day of the ye...
A priest serves in a historic Christian tradition that emphasizes liturgical worship. This tradition includes an emphasis on the celebration of the Eucharist or Mass. It is not quite as simple as saying Protestant Christian congregational leaders are called pastors and Anglican, Orthodox, and Catholic...