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In the liturgical calendar, the color for each day corresponds to that day's main liturgical celebration, even though Optional Memorials (perhaps with a different color) might be chosen instead. The four main colors shown are:
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e) Besides the color violet, the colors white or black may...
- Liturgical Year & Calendar
Each year, the USCCB Secretariat of Divine Worship publishes...
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Liturgical colours are specific colours used for vestments and hangings within the context of Christian liturgy. The symbolism of violet, blue, white, green, red, gold, black, rose and other colours may serve to underline moods appropriate to a season of the liturgical year or may highlight a special occasion.
Liturgical Year - Vatican, The Holy See
Each year, the USCCB Secretariat of Divine Worship publishes the Liturgical Calendar for the Dioceses of the United States of America. This calendar lists each day's celebration, rank, liturgical color, citations for the Lectionary for Mass, and Psalter cycle for the Liturgy of the Hours.
In the Catholic Church, each season has a color and each color has a meaning. Here is the guide to the colors of the Liturgical Year and what they mean.
An index of all readings in the Revised Common Lectionary and the dates on which they appear.
The liturgical color appropriate for the day is indicated, when the color is green, red or purple, by the color of the numeral against a light grey background. When the liturgical color is white, the numeral is black against a white background.
