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Advent, Liturgical Environment, Liturgical Seasons

Advent Poem 17/12/06

Last week we explained how the colours of the Australian spring and summer are reflected in our Advent liturgical environment. This week we share with you this poem by Good Samaritan Sister Verna Holyhead. (Source: The Liturgical Commission, Archdiocese of Brisbane. http://www.litcom.net.au)

Advent, Liturgical Environment, Liturgical Seasons

The Colour Purple and Advent – 10/12/06

Our Church has four liturgical colours: white, red, green and purple. Purple is assigned to the two seasons of waiting and preparation in our calendar, Lent and Advent. Although both seasons of waiting, these two seasons have quite different characters, with Lent being more focused on penance and conversion. The Church describes Advent as a … Continue reading The Colour Purple and Advent – 10/12/06