The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 160: The Liturgical Year (2025)
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Jun 9, 2025 Fr. Mike dives into the liturgical year, shedding light on its major solemnities and feast days. He emphasizes the significance of Easter as the cornerstone of the Christian faith. The discussion highlights how these celebrations commemorate pivotal moments of the Paschal Mystery and honor the Blessed Mother, saints, and martyrs. Fr. Mike illustrates how these traditions deepen our faith and connect us to Christ’s ultimate sacrifice.
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Easter: Center of Liturgical Year
- Easter is the preeminent feast of feasts and the heart of the liturgical year.
- The liturgical year is illuminated by the resurrection, with other feasts like Christmas commemorating salvation's beginning.
Easter Date Variations Explained
- The Council of Nicaea set Easter to be celebrated on the Sunday after the first full moon following the vernal equinox.
- Different calculations cause Eastern and Western churches to celebrate Easter on different days.
Celebrating Incarnation and Saints
- The liturgical year also celebrates the mysteries of the Incarnation through feasts like the Annunciation and Epiphany.
- The Sanctoral honors the Blessed Virgin Mary and saints, connecting us to redemption and faith examples.