Tag: liturgical year
The Birth of John the Baptist
John the Baptist is the hinge that connects the Old Testament to the New Testament. He is the last of the prophets to announce...
Advent
The first liturgical season of the year is called Advent, a name that signifies waiting, expecting, and preparing. Each year during Advent, faithful Catholics...
Christ the King
Everyone in the world is subject to Jesus, who is King of all creation. This means that all men are bound to the reign...
Ordinary Time
Besides the special liturgical seasons of Christmas and Easter, the Church celebrates several weeks of Ordinary Time. It is called Ordinary Time because the days...
Liturgical Calendar
The calendar of the Catholic Church consists of a cycle of seasons that moves us to a deeper knowledge and a closer relationship with...