HUNTSVILLE, Alabama – As the trees go bare in the autumn, in many churches, the color scheme changes from green to purple. The colors used by Christian denominations that incorporate formal liturgical ...

The liturgical year is a journey, a cycle of seasons that guides us through the life of Christ. And just as the natural world transforms throughout the year, so too does the visual landscape of the ...

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Have you ever wondered why the priests and deacons wear such funny and colorful clothes (called vestments) on the altar? Have ...

In the heart of Catholic tradition, liturgical vestments play a role of profound sacredness and symbolism. Each color, cut, and ornament tells a story, expresses a theological meaning, and contributes ...

Catholics wanting to stay in tune with the liturgical rhythms of the Church will now be able to do so with Catholic News Agency’s exclusive liturgical calendar. Launched today, the new resource ...

Pre-dawn Christmas novena Masses in the Philippines technically violate the Church´s liturgical norms but continue as they have for centuries because of their popularity and religious meaning. The set ...