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Liturgical Living

Seasons of the Church

Season records hold spiritual focus, colors, dates, and simple practices for homes, groups, and individuals.

Season

Advent

VioletRose

A season of watchful hope, conversion, and longing for Christ.

Begins

First Sunday of Advent

Ends

Before Christmas Eve

Spiritual focus

Watchful hopeConversionThe coming of Christ

family

Light the Advent wreath

Pray one brief prayer of longing for Christ before dinner.

individual

Choose one hidden act of charity

Prepare the heart for Christ through quiet mercy.

Season

Lent

VioletRose

Forty days of repentance, prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.

Begins

Ash Wednesday

Ends

Before the Mass of the Lord's Supper

Spiritual focus

RepentanceFastingAlmsgivingReturn to the Father

individual

Make a weekly confession plan

Set aside time for examination and sacramental preparation.

family

Practice mercy at home

Choose one daily act of patience, forgiveness, or service.

Season

Easter Season

WhiteGold

Fifty days of resurrection joy, baptismal renewal, and mission.

Begins

Easter Sunday

Ends

Pentecost

Spiritual focus

Resurrection joyBaptismal renewalWitness

family

Renew baptismal promises

Recall that Christian life begins as gift and continues as grace.

individual

Practice visible joy

Choose one simple act of gratitude and charity each day.

Season

Ordinary Time

Green

Steady discipleship through daily fidelity, virtue, and charity.

Begins

Monday after the Baptism of the Lord and after Pentecost

Ends

Before Lent and before Advent

Spiritual focus

Growth in virtueDaily rule of lifeWorks of mercy

individual

Review a weekly rule

Keep a simple rhythm of prayer, Scripture, service, and rest.

family

Discuss the Sunday Gospel

Use one question after Mass to connect the Gospel to family life.