In this Province, priests are encouraged to celebrate Mass every day.
"The church year is a cycle of seasons that are in themselves a kind of sacrament arranged for the welfare of the people."
CW Leadbeater, 1920
(Science of the Sacraments)
"The church year is a cycle of seasons that are in themselves a kind of sacrament arranged for the welfare of the people."
CW Leadbeater, 1920
(Science of the Sacraments)
Ecclesiastical Colours
The colour of certain of the vestments and of the altar frontal or orphreys varies according to the season of the year or festival being observed.
The colour of certain of the vestments and of the altar frontal or orphreys varies according to the season of the year or festival being observed.
White is the colour of joy, and is used on great festivals, on those of our Lady, of Angels and of Saints who are not martyrs. It synthesizes all the colours. |
Red is used on festivals of the Holy Ghost, of apostles and of martyrs, and at the Service of Healing. Its influence is that of expansiveness and glowing power. |
Violet is used in Lent and Advent, at times of self examination and self preparation, at exorcisms and the visitation of the sick and at funerals. Lying at the opposite end of the spectrum to red, its influence is cleansing, actinic and piercing. |
Green is used after Epiphany and Trinity. It holds the balance in the middle of the spectrum and its influence is one of sympathy and general goodwill. |
These photos show some of our rituals and services.