Liturgical Lines
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Monsignor Gervasio occassionally provides information on liturgical celebrations under the title "Liturgical Lines." These will be included under this page.
Christmastide and Ordinary Time
January 8 is the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. It brings to a close the Church's celebration of the Christmas season. Ordinary Time begins on the following day, and continues through the day before Ash Wednesday (in 2018, from Tuesday, January 9 through Tuesday, February 13). In Latin, Ordinary Time is called "Tempus per Annum" (Time through the Year).
The Transfiguration of the Lord
Our observance of the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time defers to the great feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord. It is a celebration that traces its origin to the 5th century in the Eastern Church. Its observance was well established in the west by the 9th century. August 6 is considered the dedication day of the church on Mt. Tabor, the site of the Lord’s Transfiguration. Pope Callistus III added it to the general church calendar in 1457 to commemorate the Christian victory over the Turks at Belgrade in 1456.
The Solemnity of Pentecost
The Solemnity of Pentecost brings to a festive close the fifty day celebration of Easter. The Paschal Candle will be placed by the baptismal font, and will continue to be lighted at baptisms and funeral liturgies.
"Ordinary Time" resumes on Monday, with the 9th Week. The Marian prayer, Angelus recited at morning, noon, and evening, replaces Regina Caeli that is prayed during the Easter Season.