In the Liturgical Year there is a historical progression, beginning in Advent with the waiting for the coming of the Messias, followed by His birth at Christmas. During the Sundays after Epiphany, the Holy Childhood is commemorated, while during Lent we are reminded of the fasting in the desert and the Passion of Our Lord. The sacred cycle is completed at Eastertide, when we celebrate the Resurrection and Ascension of Our Lord and the Descent of the Holy Ghost on the Apostles.
In this last part of the ecclesiastical year, the Church, guided by the Holy Ghost, continues the work of the Redemption, realised during the preceding part of the Liturgical Year.
"The Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in My Name, He will teach you all things, and bring all things to your mind whatsoever I shall have said to you.
This last season of the Liturgical Year is filled with feasts of major importance: those of the Blessed Trinity, Corpus Christi, the Sacred Heart, the Assumption and Nativity of Our Lady, All Saints and all Souls.
This is beautiful! Don't get bored with the green vestments. Let's not forget that, liturgically, we've just celebrated the Ascension of Our Lord and the founding of His Church - the one true Church. These are incredible feats. The work of Jesus Christ was only just beginning when He returned to His Heavenly Father.
With that in mind, it'll be December before you know it. And for that, thanks to an algorithm, I stumbled on a little talk from a Lenten mission. Enjoy.
Lenten Mission on Practicing for Heaven, Part 1: Heaven Helps Those Who Practice for Heaven
PS - The second part of this mission is fantastic.
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