As we reenter Ordinary Time in our liturgical calendar, here are some neat tidbits within this time throughout the year.
First, Ordinary Time has two sections, like placing two similar layers in a sandwich, lasagna or a bacon cheeseburger. One occurs between the end of Christmas Season until Ash Wednesday and another from the end of Easter Season—Pentecost—all the way to Advent.
Second, it is interesting that Ordinary Time is the most extended liturgical season in the year—up to thirty-four weeks! The next longest to shortest seasons is: Easter, Lent, Advent and Christmas.)
Third, Ordinary Time can be seen quickly in our churches with the color of green. I enjoy seeing different types of art like the banners in our churches, musical hymns to support our prayer, decorations and vestments.
Fourth, our Scriptural readings within Advent, Christmas, Lent and Easter typically focus on connected readings that can have thematic themes which is great for preparing a homily. Differently, Ordinary Time can offer more substantial portions in the Bible during daily and weekend Masses that can be interesting to find a nugget or two to feast for our spiritual lives. While it can be tricky, the Bible will always help us nourish our souls!
Finally, on one side, Ordinary Time in some way may feel “ordinary.” As our lives ebb and flow from our day to day experiences, sometimes our human lives do sense “normalcy.” On the other side, our liturgical lives are beyond “ordinary” as God always feed, nourishes and through His providence give “extraordinary” gifts like the Eucharist, confession and salvation.
Praise God as we continue to walk together with Jesus Christ, as another renew season comes to our spiritual walk.
God Bless!
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