Liturgical Practices in Lent - The Inner Life - March 12, 2026
The Inner Life
Msgr. Robert Dempsey joins Patrick in studio to discuss Liturgical Practices in Lent * What is the Liturgy? * How is the liturgy different in Lent? * What is the reason for the missing of the A (18:26) Break 1 * Addison – Not Catholic. Doing a lot of research. What should I expect at a Mass during Lent? * (26:25) Bonita - Tenebrae...when is it done and why? * (30:07) Why is purple used during Lent? * Laetare Sunday (34:54) Break 2 * (36:21) Monica - Good Friday is also the first Friday, but they don't celebrate Mass...how do I fulfill my first Friday obligation? * Why are things like flowers and music made less during Lent * (41:52) What are the scrutinies? * What is Passiontide? * (46:34) Vinny - What about Holy Saturday when there's no mass during the day. The vigil Mass is there, but is the obligation?
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