Thursday, June 24, 2010

Liturgical Seasons

2 Cycles

CHRISTIAN CYCLE


Season 1 : Advent (The Coming of Christ)
Came from Latin word "Advenire" - Refers to the Messiah or Emmanuel means "God is with Us". It is also the commemoration of Birth of Christ. Looking forward to the second coming of Christ.

Season 2: Christmastide (Christ Birth)
* Spirit of Humility
* Spirit of Gratefulness
* Spirit of Joy
* Spirit of Celebration

Season 3 : Epiphany (Time after Epiphany)
Refers to the Divine Childhood of Christ
Focuses on the public ministry of Jesus Christ
(Celebrated on January 6 to January 14)

EASTER CYCLE


Season 4 : The Septuagesima
It refers to the number 70. A Babylonian Exile for 70 years.
Celebrated on the day before Ash Wednesday (2 weeks and 4 days)

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