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Advent (The Expectation)
Advent, derived from the Latin adventus (arrival), is a period of dual focus: historical anticipation of Christ’s first coming (Incarnation) and eschatological anticipation of his Second Coming. Its penitential character is marked by the color violet (or the rose color on Gaudete Sunday). A unique feature, particularly in the older [Sar… -
Christian Liturgical Year
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Advent, derived from the Latin adventus (arrival), is a period of dual focus: historical anticipation of Christ’s first coming (Incarnation) and eschatological anticipation of his Second Coming. Its penitential character is marked by the color violet (or the rose color on Gaudete Sunday). A unique feature, particularly in the older Sarum Use re…
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Ordinary Time (The Season After Pentecost)
The largest segment of the year, Ordinary Time (or Trinitytide in some contexts), is the period between the end of Eastertide and the beginning of Advent. It is dedicated to the gradual unfolding of the teachings of Christ and the history of the Church.
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Thematic Division
In the Roman Rite, this season is divided into two segments. The first segment follows Pentecost, concluding before the preparatory season for the Assumption of Mary (August 15th). The second, longer segment begins after the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross (September 14th) and runs until the final Sunday before Advent.
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| Pre-Cross Season | Pentecost | August 15th | Growth of the early Church | Green |
| Post-Cross Season | September 14th | Sunday before Advent | Maturation of discipleship | Green |
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