Liturgical Seasons of the Year
Traditional Mass is structured to guide the faithful through the life of Christ and the mysteries of the Faith, sanctifying time with prayer, fasting, and feasting.
Here is an overview of the liturgical seasons according to the Traditional Latin Calendar:
Liturgical Seasons of the Traditional Catholic Church
1. Advent
Begins: The Sunday nearest to November 30 (Feast of St. Andrew)
Ends: December 24 (Vigil of Christmas)
Focus: Preparation for the coming of Christ past (at Bethlehem), present (in grace), and future (at the end of time).
Liturgical Color: Purple
Characteristics: Penitential season (no Gloria); joyful anticipation and spiritual preparation.
2. Christmastide
Begins: December 25 (Nativity of Our Lord)
Ends: January 13 (Octave of the Epiphany / Baptism of the Lord)
Focus: The Incarnation and birth of Christ
Liturgical Color: White
Major Feasts: Christmas Day, St. Stephen, Holy Innocents, Circumcision (Jan 1), Epiphany (Jan 6)
3. Time after Epiphany
Begins: January 14
Ends: The Saturday before Septuagesima (date varies)
Focus: The early public life and manifestation of Christ
Liturgical Color: Green
Variable Length: Depending on the date of Easter
4. Septuagesima Season (Pre-Lent)
Begins: Septuagesima Sunday (3 Sundays before Ash Wednesday)
Ends: Tuesday before Ash Wednesday
Focus: A remote preparation for Lent; recalling the fall of man and the need for penance.
Liturgical Color: Purple
No Gloria or Alleluia: Suppressed during this season to reflect growing solemnity.
5. Lent
Begins: Ash Wednesday
Ends: Holy Saturday
Focus: 40 days of penance, prayer, and fasting to prepare for Easter
Liturgical Color: Purple (except for Laetare Sunday – Rose)
Special Days: Passiontide (final two weeks of Lent), Holy Week (the most solemn)
6. Eastertide (Paschaltide)
Begins: Easter Sunday
Ends: Saturday after Pentecost (inclusive of the Octave of Pentecost)
Focus: The Resurrection, Ascension, and sending of the Holy Spirit
Liturgical Color: White, then Red for Pentecost
Major Feasts: Easter, Ascension (40th day), Pentecost (50th day)
7. Time after Pentecost
Begins: Trinity Sunday (Sunday after Pentecost)
Ends: Last Sunday after Pentecost (before Advent)
Focus: Growth of the Church and sanctification of souls in ordinary life
Liturgical Color: Green (except for feast days and special Sundays)
Longest Season: Up to 24 or more Sundays, depending on the movable date of Easter.
Catholic Reboot Episodes
Seasons
Below are the episodes provided to help guide you through the season.
Liturgical Calendar
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Liturgical Calendar
Episode 0027 - Liturgical Calendar
Advent
1715
During Advent Dont Worry Trust In God
Episode 1715 - During Advent Dont Worry Trust In God
2770
The Advent of Repentance Nightly Episode
Episode 2770 - The Advent Of Repentance Nightly Episode
413
The Advent Wreath and Its Tradition
Episode 0413 - The Advent Wreath And Its Tradition
2761
Advent A Season of Hope and Penitence Nightly Episode
Episode 2761 - Advent A Season Of Hope And Penitence Nightly Episode
2753
Advent A Season of Silence and Preparation Nightly Episode
Episode 2753 - Advent A Season Of Silence And Preparation Nightly Episode
2794
Advent A Season of Sweetness Patience and Hope Morning Episode
Episode 2794 - Advent A Season Of Sweetness Patience And Hope Morning Episode
2744
Advent As a Time of Hope And Preparation Nightly Episode
Episode 2744 - Advent As A Time Of Hope And Preparation Nightly Episode
2766
Advent Christology Course Word Made Flesh Session 2 The Myster
Episode 2766 - Advent Christology Course Word Made Flesh Session 2 The Myster
2800
Advent Course Word Made Flesh Session 4 Three Comings Of Chris
Episode 2800 - Advent Course Word Made Flesh Session 4 Three Comings Of Chris
2798
Advent The Call To Fidelity And Awakening
Episode 2798 - Advent The Call To Fidelity And Awakening
1682
Advent Week 1 Hope
Episode 1682 - Advent Week 1 Hope
416
Purpose of the Advent Season
Episode 0416 - Purpose Of The Advent Season
2822
Word Made Flesh: Session 5 The Nativity And The Meaning Of Chri
Episode 2822 - Word Made Flesh Session 5 The Nativity And The Meaning Of Chri
2838
Word Made Flesh: Session 6 The Magi And Christmas Year Round
Episode 2838 - Word Made Flesh Session 6 The Magi And Christmas Year Round
2662
Word Made Flesh Sessions Interview By Nancy
Episode 2662 - Word Made Flesh Sessions Interview By Nancy
2862
From The Manger To Majesty Part 1
Episode 2862 - From The Manger To Majesty Part 1
2865
From The Manger To Majesty Part 2
Episode 2865 - From The Manger To Majesty Part 2
2868
From The Manger To Majesty Part 3
Episode 2868 - From The Manger To Majesty Part 3
Pre-Lent Period
2947
The Lost Season Of Preparation With Nancy
Episode 2947 - The Lost Season Of Preparation With Nancy
Nancy
Lent - Ash Wednesday
547
Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday
1010
Ash Wednesday Start Of Penance
Episode 1010 - Ash Wednesday Start Of Penance
Ash Wednesday
Aquinas Lenten Meditation
3134
One Thing Is Wanting A Wake Up Call To The Lukewarm Church Mor
Episode 3134 - One Thing Is Wanting A Wake Up Call To The Lukewarm Church Mor
1023
Acquinas Lenten Meditation Part 1
Episode 1023 - Acquinas Lenten Meditation Part 1
1028
Aquinass Lenten Meditation Part 2
Episode 1028 - Aquinass Lenten Meditation Part 2
1029
Aquinass Lenten Meditation Part 3 Christs Passion And Sufferin
Episode 1029 - Aquinass Lenten Meditation Part 3 Christs Passion And Sufferin
1030
Aquinass Lenten Meditation Part 4
Episode 1030 - Aquinass Lenten Meditation Part 4
1031
Aquinass Lenten Meditation Part 5 God The Father Provided His
Episode 1031 - Aquinass Lenten Meditation Part 5 God The Father Provided His
1033
Aquinass Lenten Meditation Part 6
Episode 1033 - Aquinass Lenten Meditation Part 6
1036
Aquinass Lenten Meditation Part 7 Christ The Sacrifice
Episode 1036 - Aquinass Lenten Meditation Part 7 Christ The Sacrifice
1037
Aquinass Lenten Meditation Part 8 Christs Burial
Episode 1037 - Aquinass Lenten Meditation Part 8 Christs Burial
1045
Aquinass Lenten Meditation Part 9
Episode 1045 - Aquinass Lenten Meditation Part 9
1047
Aquinass Lenten Meditation Part 10 Christ Passion Freed Us
Episode 1047 - Aquinass Lenten Meditation Part 10 Christ Passion Freed Us
1049
Aquinass Lenten Meditation Part 11 Christ Delivered Us From Th
Episode 1049 - Aquinass Lenten Meditation Part 11 Christ Delivered Us From Th
1056
Aquinass Lenten Meditation Part 13 Christ Preaching To The Sam
Episode 1056 - Aquinass Lenten Meditation Part 13 Christ Preaching To The Sam
1059
Aquinass Lenten Meditation Part 14
Episode 1059 - Aquinass Lenten Meditation Part 14
1063
Aquinass Lenten Meditation Part 15
Episode 1063 - Aquinass Lenten Meditation Part 15
1065
Aquinass Lenten Meditation Part 16 Christ Opened Heaven
Episode 1065 - Aquinass Lenten Meditation Part 16 Christ Opened Heaven
1067
Aquinass Lenten Meditation Part 17
Episode 1067 - Aquinass Lenten Meditation Part 17
1070
Acquinas Lenten Meditation Part 18
Episode 1070 - Acquinas Lenten Meditation Part 18
1074
Aquinass Lenten Meditation Part 19
Episode 1074 - Aquinass Lenten Meditation Part 19
1085
Acquinas Lenten Meditation Part 20 Christ Raises Lazarus
Episode 1085 - Acquinas Lenten Meditation Part 20 Christ Raises Lazarus
1088
Aquinas Lenten Mediation Part 21 Christs Precious Blood
Episode 1088 - Aquinas Lenten Mediation Part 21 Christs Precious Blood
1090
Aquinas Lenten Mediation Part 22 No More Fitting To Save Than
Episode 1090 - Aquinas Lenten Mediation Part 22 No More Fitting To Save Than
1092
Aquinas Lenten Mediation Part 23 The Passion Of Christ
Episode 1092 - Aquinas Lenten Mediation Part 23 The Passion Of Christ
1094
Acquinas Lenten Meditation Part 24 The Passion Of Christ Is A
Episode 1094 - Acquinas Lenten Meditation Part 24 The Passion Of Christ Is A
1096
Aquinas Lenten Mediation Part 25 Christ Buried Spiritually
Episode 1096 - Aquinas Lenten Mediation Part 25 Christ Buried Spiritually
1097
Aquinas Lenten Mediation Part 26 Christs Greatest Sign Of His
Episode 1097 - Aquinas Lenten Mediation Part 26 Christs Greatest Sign Of His
1098
Aquinas Lenten Mediation Part 27 Our Ladys Suffering
Episode 1098 - Aquinas Lenten Mediation Part 27 Our Ladys Suffering
1103
Acquinas Lenten Meditation Part 28 Washing Each Others Feet
Episode 1103 - Acquinas Lenten Meditation Part 28 Washing Each Others Feet
1105
Acquinas Lenten Meditation Part 29 Christs Passion Serves As A
Episode 1105 - Acquinas Lenten Meditation Part 29 Christs Passion Serves As A
1112
Acquinas Lenten Meditation Part 30 Christ Teaches Us To Cleans
Episode 1112 - Acquinas Lenten Meditation Part 30 Christ Teaches Us To Cleans
1114
Acquinas Lenten Meditation Part 31 Washing Of The Feet
Episode 1114 - Acquinas Lenten Meditation Part 31 Washing Of The Feet
1119
Acquinas Lenten Meditation Part 32 Last Supper
Episode 1119 - Acquinas Lenten Meditation Part 32 Last Supper
1122
Acquinas Lenten Meditation Part 33 Christ Descends Into Hell T
Episode 1122 - Acquinas Lenten Meditation Part 33 Christ Descends Into Hell T
Palm Sunday
1100
Importance Of Palm Sunday
Episode 1100 - Importance Of Palm Sunday
Improperia (Reproaches)
1005
Improperia Reproaches Of The Passion Chant
Episode 1005 - Improperia Reproaches Of The Passion Chant
Agony in the Garden
1980
The Agony In The Garden Could You Not Keep Watch With Me For O
Episode 1980 - The Agony In The Garden Could You Not Keep Watch With Me For O
1976
The Agony In The Garden Embracing The Chalice Surrendering To
Episode 1976 - The Agony In The Garden Embracing The Chalice Surrendering To
1969
The Agony In The Garden My Soul Is Sorrowful Even Unto Death
Episode 1969 - The Agony In The Garden My Soul Is Sorrowful Even Unto Death
During His Trial
1989
During His Trial: Are You The Son Of God
Episode 1989 - During His Trial: Are You The Son Of God
1992
During His Trial: Why Do You Strike Me
Episode 1992 - During His Trial: Why Do You Strike Me
1994
During His Trial: My Kingdom is not of this World
Episode 1994 - During His Trial: My Kingdom is not of this World
1995
During His Trial: Thou Sayest That I Am A King
Episode 1995 - During His Trial: Thou Sayest That I Am A King
1997
During his Trial: Jesus Silence Before Herod
Episode 1997: During his Trial: Jesus Silence Before Herod - Part 13
1999
During His Trial: You Have No Authority Over Me
Episode 1999 - During His Trial: You Have No Authority Over Me
1998a
During his Trial: You have no authority over me
Episode 1998a: During his Trial: You have no authority over me - Part 14
Betrayal
1981
Betrayal And Arrest I Am He
Episode 1981 - Betrayal And Arrest I Am He
1986
Betrayal And Arrest Judas Betrays With A Kiss Part 7
Episode 1986 - Betrayal And Arrest Judas Betrays With A Kiss Part 7
1985
Betrayal And Arrest Prophecy Fulfilled
Episode 1985 - Betrayal And Arrest Prophecy Fulfilled
1988
Betrayal And Arrest Put Your Sword Back Into Its Place Part 8
Episode 1988 - Betrayal And Arrest Put Your Sword Back Into Its Place Part 8
The Cross
2011
On The Cross: Father Into Thy Hands I Commend My Spirit
Episode 2011 - On The Cross: Father Into Thy Hands I Commend My Spirit
2006
On The Cross: Forgive Them Father
Episode 2010b: On the Cross: It is finished - Part 21
2007
On The Cross: You Will Be With Me In Paradise
Episode 2007 - On The Cross: You Will Be With Me In Paradise
2008
On The Cross: Mother Behold The Son
Episode 2008 - On The Cross: Mother Behold The Son
2009
On The Cross: Why Have You Forsaken Me
Episode 2009 - On The Cross: Why Have You Forsaken Me
2010a
On The Cross: It Is Finished
Episode 2010a - On The Cross: It Is Finished
2010b
2016
7 Last Words from The Cross
Episode 2016 - 7 Last Words From The Cross
One Hour with Jesus
On The Cross: I Thirst
Episode 2010a: On the Cross - I thirst - Part 20
2998
One Hour With Jesus: Deepening Our Prayer Life
Episode 2998 - One Hour With Jesus: Deepening Our Prayer Life
3008
One Hour With Jesus: Charity And Almsgiving
Episode 3008 - One Hour With Jesus: Charity And Almsgiving
3021
One Hour With Jesus: The Passion Of Christ
Episode 3021 - One Hour With Jesus: The Passion Of Christ
3026
One Hour With Jesus: The Triumph Of The Cross
Episode 3026 - One Hour With Jesus: The Triumph Of The Cross
Lenten - Cardinal Virtues
661
Cardinal Virtue Fortitude
Episode 0661 - Cardinal Virtue Fortitude
663
Cardinal Virtue Justice
Episode 0663 - Cardinal Virtue Justice
660a
Cardinal Virtue Prudence
Episode 660a - Cardinal Virtue Prudence
662
Cardinal Virtue Temperance