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Sunday, Palm Sunday before Easter, the sixth and last of Lent, and the beginning of Holy Week, commemorating Christ’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem when olive and palm branches were strewn in His path. Before the Mass of the day the Palms are to be solemnly blessed. In connection with this blessing a procession is prescribed. … Continue reading “Sunday, Palm”

Sunday, Olive Sunday before Easter, the sixth and last of Lent, and the beginning of Holy Week, commemorating Christ’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem when olive and palm branches were strewn in His path. Before the Mass of the day the Palms are to be solemnly blessed. In connection with this blessing a procession is prescribed. … Continue reading “Sunday, Olive”

Sunday, Mothering Fourth Sunday in Lent named from the first words of the Introit; also called Golden Rose, Mediana, Mothering, and Rose Sunday. Celebrated in joyful spirit because the observance of Lent is half over, rose-colored vestments are worn instead of purple, and flowers are allowed on the altar. See also the Catholic Encyclopedia article. … Continue reading “Sunday, Mothering”

Sunday, Mediana Fourth Sunday in Lent named from the first words of the Introit; also called Golden Rose, Mediana, Mothering, and Rose Sunday. Celebrated in joyful spirit because the observance of Lent is half over, rose-colored vestments are worn instead of purple, and flowers are allowed on the altar. See also the Catholic Encyclopedia article. … Continue reading “Sunday, Mediana”

Sunday, Meatless (Latin: sixtieth) The eighth Sunday before Easter, is within the sixth decade of the space of 60 days before Easter, called Meatless Sunday in the Byzantine Rite. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Sunday, Low First Sunday after Easter, named by contrast with that high feast; also called Sunday in albis (in white) because of the custom in the early Church of laying aside on the eve of this day the baptismal robes of those who had been baptized on Easter Eve; sometimes named Quasimodo, from the first … Continue reading “Sunday, Low”

Sunday, Laetare Fourth Sunday in Lent named from the first words of the Introit; also called Golden Rose, Mediana, Mothering, and Rose Sunday. Celebrated in joyful spirit because the observance of Lent is half over, rose-colored vestments are worn instead of purple, and flowers are allowed on the altar. See also the Catholic Encyclopedia article. … Continue reading “Sunday, Laetare”

Sunday, John, or Shah-Wun-Dals was a native Indian, born in New York State in 1795-6. He belonged to the Missisauga section of the Ojibway nation, and when a young man he served in the British army against the United States. He was converted in 1826, and shortly after was appointed a leader among the converted … Continue reading “Sunday, John, or Shah-Wun-Dals”

Sunday, Golden Rose Fourth Sunday in Lent named from the first words of the Introit; also called Golden Rose, Mediana, Mothering, and Rose Sunday. Celebrated in joyful spirit because the observance of Lent is half over, rose-colored vestments are worn instead of purple, and flowers are allowed on the altar. See also the Catholic Encyclopedia … Continue reading “Sunday, Golden Rose”

Sunday, Gaudete The third Sunday in Advent , so named from the opening word of the Introit in the Mass, “Gaudete” (Rejoice). When obtainable, rose-colored vestments are used, to symbolize the fact that the penitential observances of the season are suspended for the day in order to rejoice in the Redemption which is so near … Continue reading “Sunday, Gaudete”