Liturgical Living
Season records hold spiritual focus, colors, dates, and simple practices for homes, groups, and individuals.
Season
A season of watchful hope, conversion, and longing for Christ.
Begins
First Sunday of Advent
Ends
Before Christmas Eve
Spiritual focus
family
Pray one brief prayer of longing for Christ before dinner.
individual
Prepare the heart for Christ through quiet mercy.
Season
Forty days of repentance, prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.
Begins
Ash Wednesday
Ends
Before the Mass of the Lord's Supper
Spiritual focus
individual
Set aside time for examination and sacramental preparation.
family
Choose one daily act of patience, forgiveness, or service.
Season
Fifty days of resurrection joy, baptismal renewal, and mission.
Begins
Easter Sunday
Ends
Pentecost
Spiritual focus
family
Recall that Christian life begins as gift and continues as grace.
individual
Choose one simple act of gratitude and charity each day.
Season
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
individual
Keep a simple rhythm of prayer, Scripture, service, and rest.
family
Use one question after Mass to connect the Gospel to family life.