Seasonal Reflection

Winter Ordinary Time
In regards to the Catholic Church’s yearly calendar, Ordinary is not about the ordinariness or normal events of our everyday lives. Instead, the term Ordinary comes from the word ‘ordinal’, which means number. Therefore, Winter Ordinary Time is not a Church season, but the time between the Christmas Season and the Lenten Season. During Ordinary Time, the Sundays are numbered or counted. The main color of church environment during this time is ‘forest green’.
A special feast during this time period is the Presentation of the Lord. Also known as Candlemas it is celebrated on February 2^nd. On this day, the Church blesses candles that will be used throughout the church year. When lighted, the candles symbolize for us that Jesus is the Light of the World.


Hazel Martin OFS
02/19