The Not So Verdant Days
With Lent and Easter still showing in our rearview mirrors, Ordinary Time has arrived. But the time is not ordinary either by definition or in fact…
With Lent and Easter still showing in our rearview mirrors, Ordinary Time has arrived. But the time is not ordinary either by definition or in fact…
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The former Sundays after Pentecost were green for a reason… green was the ancient symbol of the Holy Spirit. That symbolism is also seen in the cord that bishops usually used for a bishop’s pectoral cross. Said cord is woven with golden, red, and green fibers. This color scheme evokes the Trinity. Note the color scheme used in the iconography of the Trinity.
Catholic Trivia: the bishop of a diocese or a religious superior in some cases has the title “ordinary”.
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Thanks so much for your feedback and the great information. Our faith is so deep and vast, that I am continually discovering new insights in ancient practices. Please continue to give us the benefit of your wisdom!