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

27

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

Episode 0547 - 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

Episode 0662 - Cardinal Virtue Temperance

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