1. Green (Ordinary Time)
Symbolizes hope and life. It is the color of sprouting seeds. Used during "Ordinary Time" when we focus on steady spiritual growth.
2. Purple (Penance)
Symbolizes penance, preparation, and waiting. Used during Advent and Lent. Also used for funerals (along with black or white).
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Symbolizes purity, joy, and glory. Used for Christmas, Easter, feasts of Our Lord, Mary, and saints who were not martyrs.
4. Red (Blood and Fire)
Symbolizes the Holy Spirit (Fire) and Martyrdom (Blood). Used on Pentecost, Good Friday, and feasts of martyrs.
Red is for the Holy Spirit and for martyrs. Study both properly.
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Used only twice a year: Gaudete Sunday (Advent) and Laetare Sunday (Lent). It marks the halfway point and anticipatory joy.
Pray the seasons the colours are pointing at
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