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Lent
Lent is a 40-day period between Ash Wednesday and Easter observed by the Christian faith. During Lent, observers typically choose something (food or behavior) to give up or fast from during the 40 days.
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What day of the week did Good Friday fall on in 1942?
Friday. It is unlikely to be postponed to Saturday even if it rains.
What are some Catholic Events on Holy Saturday?
Morning Prayer ( Liturgy of the Hours). There is no Mass on Holy Saturday, before the Easter Vigil.
What determines when lent starts?
It is 40 weekdays before Easter. Sundays are not counted as days of Lent.
What food can a person observing lent eat and at what points during the day?
This observation probably varies with different denominations. In the Roman Catholic church, it is permissible to eat any foods during Lent except on Ash Wednesday and the Fridays of Lent. Ash Wednesday and Good Friday (the Friday before Easter) are days of fast and abstinence, which means Catholics must eat no meat on those days and no more than the amount of food that would ordinarily make up two full meals. (Normally this consists of either one full and two small meals or two full and one skipped meal, but there is no law concerning the time of day when these should be eaten.) All other Fridays of Lent are days of abstinence, which means no meat is to be eaten on those days. People sometimes choose to fast or abstain from meat and other foods beyond what is required, for example, not eating at all on Good Friday or eat no candy during Lent, but this is a matter of personal choice.
It should be observed that those younger than eighteen or older than sixty years of age are not bound to fast, nor those whose health it may cause to suffer, such as diabetics or pregnant mothers. If you are not sure whether you are bound to keep the fast can talk to your pastor.
What creed do you use during Lent?
The same Creed that you use year round. Thus it would be the Nicene Creed at Mass, and the Apostles Creed when you are praying the rosary.
Who do Uruguay celebrate holy week?
In Uruguay, Holy Week (Semana Santa) is celebrated with a mix of religious traditions and cultural practices. While it holds significant importance for the Catholic community, many Uruguayans also take the opportunity for family gatherings and leisure activities, as it coincides with a public holiday. The week features various religious processions and ceremonies, particularly on Good Friday, reflecting the country's blend of faith and cultural identity. Additionally, many people enjoy traditional foods and participate in outdoor activities during this time.
Do Catholic services on Good Friday omit the giving out of Communion?
The Good Friday liturgy contains Holy Communion, which is given from the reserved Hosts that were consecrated on Holy Thursday.
Yes it is allowed during Lent. All meat is allowed during Lent except during holy days or feast days which are Fridays, Ash Wednesday and for some who strictly follow the last week of Lent or Holy Week beginning Palm Sunday ending Good Friday before Easter.
Can you eat shrimp on Good Friday?
Leviticus 11:12 says no
9 "'Of all the creatures living in the water of the seas and the streams you may eat any that have fins and scales. 10 But all creatures in the seas or streams that do not have fins and scales-whether among all the swarming things or among all the other living creatures in the water-you are to regard as unclean. 11 And since you are to regard them as unclean, you must not eat their meat; you must regard their carcasses as unclean. 12 Anything living in the water that does not have fins and scales is to be regarded as unclean by you.
Answer 2:
Thre are no limits upon what one can eat on Good Friday, and this includes for practising Christians. Some denominations may place restrictions on what one can eat or do on Good Friday, but there is nothing in the Bible that states you may not eat what you wish. The above quote was relevant before the new covenant in Christ came into effect, but Christ's death and resurrection removed the need for all such laws regarding food.
Which week follows the first Sunday in lent?
The "First week of Lent" follows the "First Sunday" of Lent. ---
Ember Week --- In the Roman Catholic ChurdThe term "Ember Week" fell out of use in the Catholic calendar after the first Vatican Council
What do you call the song about suffering of christ and sing during lenten season?
1. What do you call the song about the sufferings of Christ and sung during Lenten Season?
Why do you kiss the cross on Good Friday?
It is a sign and respect and reverence for Jesus who died for us so that we might live forever. The altar is a sign of Jesus and the priest/deacon always kiss it before and after Mass. It is called Veneration of the altar. On Good Friday, the cross is a sign of Jesus, and all venerate.
We kiss the cross on Good Friday to venerate (to show our respect, reverence, and love) for all that He has done for us by means of the cross. We are worshipping Our Blessed Lord, Jesus Christ, and grateful beyond any understanding for all that He has done for us through His Holy Cross, by Which He redeemed the world.
from Modern Catholic Dictionary by John A. Hardon, S.J. Doubleday & Co., Inc. Garden City, NY 1980
Crucifix. A cross bearing the image of Christ. It must be placed on or over an altar where Mass is offered. Due reverence is always given to it. It is sometimes carried as a procession cross leading a line of clergy. Depicting the dead or suffering Christ, the crucifix did not come into general use until after the Reformation. The earlier ones represented Our Lord as the High Priest crowned, robed, and alive. Some men had women religious wear a crucifix as part of their habit. A crucifix is attached to the Rosary beads, and many liturgical blessings are to be given with it. A blessed crucifix is a sacramental and is commonly displayed in Catholic hospitals, homes, and institutions.
Cross. Primarily the instrument of suffering on which Christ died and redeemed the world. It also stands for whatever pain or endurance that a Christian undergoes, and voluntarily accepts, in order to be joined with Christ and co-operate in the salvation of souls. The Cross is, therefore, a revealed mystery, taught by Christ when He said, "If anyone wants to be a follower of mine, let him renounce himself and take up his cross and follow me" (Matthew 16:24). The mystery of the Cross is one of the principal themes of St. Paul’s writings (Romans 5:8; 1 Corinthians 1:17; Galatians 4:16; and Philippians 2:6-11).
What are you marked with as you begin lent?
You are marked with an ash on Ash Wednesday. Ash Wednesday starts Lent.
What 2 days of Lent do you have to follow special food rules?
On Ash Wednesday and Good Friday Catholics over 18 must fast - eat only one larger meal. Catholics over 14 must abstain from eating meat on all Fridays during Lent and on Ash Wednesday.
What is celebrated on each day of holy Thursday and Good Friday?
Holy Thursday: celebrates both the institution by Christ himself of the Eucharist and of the institution of the sacerdotal priesthood (as distinct from the 'priesthood of all believers') for in this, His last supper with the disciples, a celebration of Passover, He is the self-offered Passover Victim, and every ordained priest to this day presents this same sacrifice, by Christ's authority and command, in exactly the same way. The Last Supper was also Christ's farewell to His assembled disciples, some of whom would betray, desert or deny Him before the sun rose again.
Good Friday: Commemorates the pain, suffering, and death of Jesus' crucifixion. (at Calvary)
Why are good Friday and Easter Sunday celebrated in a very different way to Christians?
Good Friday represents the day that Jesus of Nazareth, or Christ Jesus, was put to death. He was put on trial and executed for crimes He didn't commit. This is a somber celebration, a memorial for the pain and suffering He endured. As Christians, we believe that the crimes He died for are our own. He endured the punishment for us.
Easter Sunday represents the day that Christ Jesus returned from the grave. By His on power, He arose from the pits of hell. Again, this was part of the punishment He took upon Himself for our sakes. Because He walked out of His grave, we celebrate in a joyous and festive manner. New clothes are a Christian tradition at Easter, symbolic of a new life and a new body after death.
What is a good prayer for tomorrow's feast day of The Most Holy Face of Jesus?
Prayer to the Holy Trinity
Most Holy Trinity, Godhead indivisible, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, our first beginning and our last end, since Thou hast made us after Thine own image, grant that all the thoughts of our minds, all the words of our tongues, all the affections of our hearts, and all our actions may be always conformed to Thy most holy will so that, after having seen Thee here on earth in the picture of Thy most Holy Face and by means of faith, we may come at last to contemplate Thee face to face, in the perfect possession of Thee forever in paradise. Amen.
1 Our Father, 3 Hail Mary's, and 1 Glory Be.
O Bleeding Face, O Face Divine, be every adoration Thine (three times).
Recite the following Act of Consecration.
Act of Consecration
O Lord Jesus, we believe most firmly in Thee and we love Thee. Thou art the Eternal Son of God and the Son Incarnate of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Thou art the Lord and Absolute Ruler of all creation. We acknowledge Thee, therefore, as the Universal Sovereign of all creatures. Thou art the Lord and Supreme Ruler of all mankind; and we, in acknowledging this, Thy dominion, consecrate ourselves to Thee now and forever. Loving Jesus, we place our family under the protection of Thy Holy Face and of Thy Virgin Mother, Mary most sorrowful. We promise to be faithful to Thee for the rest of our lives and to observe with fidelity Thy holy commandments. May we never deny Thee and Thy divine rights over us and all mankind. Grant us the grace to never sin again; nevertheless, should we fail, O Divine Saviour, have mercy on us and restore us to Thy grace. Radiate Thy divine countenance upon us, and bless us now and forever. Embrace us at the hour of death and bring us to Thy kingdom for all eternity, through the intercession of Thy Blessed Mother, of all Thy saints who behold Thee in heaven, and the just who glorify Thee on earth. O Jesus, be mindful of us forever and never forsake us; protect our family. O Mother of Sorrows, by the eternal glory which thou dost enjoy in heaven, through the merits of thy bitter anguish in the sacred Passion of thy beloved Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, obtain for us the grace that the precious blood shed by Jesus for the redemption of our souls be not shed for us in vain. We love thee, O Mary. Embrace us and bless us, O Mother. Protect us in life and in death. Amen. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, forever and ever. Amen.
taken from Mary's Prayer Book online at MLR website
What is the significance of mirrors being covered on Good Friday?
witches are supposed to be able to "scry" using mirrors, being able to look in other peoples mirrors using their own. try reading the spooks apprentice ^_^
