Welcome to the Catholic Hangout
favourite seasonal church service
#4
(04-02-2025, 07:13 PM)MaryAlice Wrote: Christmas. Smile 


I know, I know, you're asking about The Triduum and Easter ... of those three, usually the Saturday evening Vigil (which runs 3 hours) and includes blessing of the new fire, new water, baptizing the new converts to The Faith, and if needed, their First Holy Communions and Confirmations, then Midnight Mass, Christ's resurrection in the middle of the night.

But since I've gone back to the Byzantine Rite at the beginning of March (it was recommended to me to find a different "pool" with a possible mate), they have a different structure to their services and liturgies.

As for my favorite church service, I don't really have one, per se; I'll probably go to their (Byzantine) Easter morning Divine Liturgy since afterwards, the social gathering is so heartwarming ... an extremely welcoming bunch of peeps!  And MUCH, MUCH more so than at the Latin Rite church where I've been going for years.  Can't help but feel like many of the (married) women with whom I've tried to befriend just are not very comfortable with a non-married female (me) around them and their families.  I don't really know why, it's just a very definite feeling I've gotten, and especially over the past 10 to 15 years.  So much for Christian charity. Smile

That is great they were welcoming to you Smile
Joshua
Administrator 

Joshua 1:9, Proverbs 24:16, John 16:33, Romans 15:13, 2 Corinthians 9:7, John 3:16, Matthew 25:31-40
Your brother always trying to imitate Jesus
St. George Pray For Us
Reply


Messages In This Thread
favourite seasonal church service - by susanb - 04-01-2025, 02:17 PM
RE: favourite seasonal church service - by Jericho - 04-03-2025, 10:33 PM
RE: favourite seasonal church service - by susanb - 04-04-2025, 03:04 PM
RE: favourite seasonal church service - by susanb - 04-19-2025, 04:08 PM

Forum Jump:


Users browsing this thread: 1 Guest(s)

About Catholic Hangout

To post or comment on any threads on this Catholic Hangout, you must be a registered member. Registration is quick and free, so if you'd like to participate, please sign up!

Catholic Hangout is a sanctuary for those who are part of the Catholic community to unite in fellowship. Whether you are a practicing Catholic, in the process of joining the Catholic faith, or perhaps have strayed from the church and are seeking a path back, you are warmly welcomed here. This is a place of acceptance and understanding, where everyone, regardless of their journey in faith, can find a sense of belonging. We are here to support and uplift each other in our shared Catholic faith. Welcome to our community!

              Quick Links

              User Links