Holy Saturday marks the end of the Lenten season on April 19, it is a time to mourn the death of Jesus and to prepare for his ...

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when flowers are permitted on the altar, for this once during Advent. The spirit of penance during Advent is not the same as that for Lent and some joy is permitted. Gaudete means "rejoice" and ...

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The altar stone is that part of the altar upon which the priest rests the Chalice during Mass ... Violet signifies penance, and is used in Lent and Advent. Black signifies sorrow, and is used ...

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The reconstructed temples were breathtaking outside and inside, with the statuary guarding exquisite murals and hieroglyphs on the inside walls and the all-important altar at the very ... This temple ...