What is the Liturgical Color of Advent?
: What is the Liturgical Color of Advent? A. The liturgical color of Advent is purple. The color purple highlights the penitential character of the season of Advent. Did you Know? : Did you Know? The equivalent of Advent in the Eastern Catholic Churches is the Nativity fast also known as winter or Christmas Lent. This penitential season last forty days in the liturgical year of the Eastern Catholic Churches. Why do priests wear pink on the third Sunday of Advent? : Why do priests wear pink on the third Sunday of Advent? A. The third Sunday of Advent is known as Gaudete Sunday or Rejoice Sunday. B. Gaudete is the Latin word that means rejoice. This is why priests have the option of wearing pink on this particular Sunday. C. The third Sunday of Advent indicates that the season of penance is coming to an end and soon we will be rejoicing in the celebration of Christmas. What is the Spirit of Advent? : What is the Spirit of Advent? A. Advent is a season of expectation, preparation and pena
