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Dec 2024
24m 47s

How the Liturgical Year Works

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Why does the Catholic Church have a liturgical year? Jeff explores the significance of the liturgical calendar and explains how it helps us conform our lives to Christ's life. From the start of Advent to the Feast of Christ the King, Jeff breaks down the seasons, colors, feasts, and solemnities that shape the liturgical year. He also shares practical ways to integrate the liturgical cycle with our personal schedules to live more fully united to Christ.

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"The liturgical year of the Church conforms our life to the life of Christ so that we can better realize and experience the saving work of Jesus, our Lord."

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