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Tag Archives: Ember Days
ADVENTCAzT 2020 18: “Fasting has ever been the bread of strength.”
Here is ADVENTCAzT 18, for Ember Wednesday in the 3rd Week of Advent. Fr. John Zuhlsdorf · ADVENTCAzT 2020 18: “Fasting has ever been the bread of strength." These 5 minute offerings are a token of gratitude especially for my … Continue reading
Posted in ADVENTCAzT, ADVENTCAzT, PODCAzT
Tagged ADVENT, ADVENTCAzT, Catholic, Ember Days, liturgy, podcast, PODCAzT, sacred worship
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September Ember Days 2020 – confusion about the true dates
From a reader…. QUAERITUR: I’ve seen two sets of dates for the Ember Days this September. I thought they were supposed to be in the week after Exaltation of the Cross? So I say a tweet from Taylor Marshall who … Continue reading
ASK FATHER: What should we do for Ember Days?
Some (enlightened) bishops have asked the faithful in their dioceses to observe the traditional Ember Days as times of penance in reparation for sins. From a reader… QUAERITUR: Dear Fr Z, I wish you would do a “how to” post … Continue reading
The “Golden Mass” tradition for Ember Wednesday of Advent
Do you remember the little mnemonic poem: “Lenty, Penty, Crucy, Lucy”? Or else “Fasting days and Emberings be Lent, Whitsun, Holyrood, and Lucie.” The Wednesday, Friday and Saturday after the Feast of St. Lucy are the Advent Ember Days. In … Continue reading
Helpful liturgical note for servers (and priests) for Ember Days Masses
At the site of Romanitas Press there is a useful post with tips about how to serve Ember Days Masses. On Ember Saturday there are a lot more things to do and a server can get scrambled around. The tips … Continue reading
Our Rich Traditions of Ember Wednesday of Advent
Do you remember the little mnemonic poems? “Lenty, Penty, Crucy, Lucy”, or else “Fasting days and Emberings be Lent, Whitsun, Holyrood, and Lucie.” The Wednesday, Friday and Saturday after St. Lucy are the Advent Ember Days. In the old Julian … Continue reading
September Ember!
A friend sent an email with a reminder about Ember Days. These days were penitential in spirit. They were also traditional times for ordinations. The short mnemonic “Lenty, Penty, Crucy, Lucy” can help you remember when they fall. Today in the … Continue reading
Where are the September Ember Days? (And some other fascinating stuff!)
In the Roman tradition we observe the Ember Days four times a year, around the changes of the seasons, during Lent, at Pentecost, and close to St. Lucy’s Day and Exaltation of the Cross (“Lenty, Penty, Crucy, Lucy”). These days … Continue reading
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Tagged 1962MR, 1965MR, Ember Days, Fr. Hunwicke
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OLDIE PODCAzT 58: Ember Days; Chrysostom on St. Matthias; Prayer to the Holy Spirit
Here is an oldie PODCAzT from 2008 for Pentecost Ember Wednesday. As I wrote back when… ____ Today is Wednesday in the Octave of Pentecost, or at least it ought to be in in the Novus Ordo as it is … Continue reading
Ordination Anniversary (video)
Many priests observe the anniversary of their ordination at this time of year. It is a common time for ordinations, probably because Ember Days were common times for ordinations and Ember Days fall during the Pentecost Octave. It is my … Continue reading
QUAERITUR: Ember Day coincides with feast day
From a reader: On consulting my Ordo [for the Extraordinary Form] this coming Saturday is the feast of St. Thomas. This supersedes the Ember Day which should be commemorated at the Mass of the day. Should we still observe the Ember Day … Continue reading
September Ember Alert!
With the arrival of mid-September, and the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross (14 Sept) we come around again to our Ember Days. The September Ember Days this year are today, Wednesday 18 Sept, Friday 20 and Saturday 21. … Continue reading
QUAERITUR: Ember Days during Octave of Pentecost… penitential?
From a priest: For those that follow the 1962 calendar or simply follow the traditional penitential days, are the ember days in the octave of Pentecost days of fast? It would seem not since the octave days, similar to Easter, … Continue reading
In honor of Ember Wednesday in Lent
As I explained in today’s LENTCAzT there is a connection between today’s Ember Day observance and Japanese food. In honor of that connection … tempura!
Posted in LENT, Liturgy Science Theatre 3000, Our Catholic Identity, What Fr. Z is up to
Tagged Ember Days, LENT, tempura
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EMBER DAYS
The September Ember Days (Wed, Fri, Sat) traditionally follow the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross (14 September). These days were penitential in spirit. They were also traditional times for ordinations. If nothing else, pray during these Ember … Continue reading
An Ember Day reminder
Our friends at Rorate have a good post reminding us that today, which on my planet is Wednesday in the Octave of Pentecost, is also an Ember Day. More on Ember Days, HERE. Traditionally, these Ember Days were times for … Continue reading
NCFishwrap promotes… wait for it… Ember Days! Yes, you read that correctly.
Over at the National catholic Fishwrap today one Charles Morris has a rather positive piece about Ember Days, which traditionally fall this week. Readers here know all about Ember Days. It is nice to see that readers at NCF will … Continue reading
QUAERITUR: Ember Days with the Novus Ordo
From a reader: I was wondering if you could help me out. Are Ember days optional in the Pauline Mass? I ask because a friend of mine says hat they have been done away with in the Pauline Mass because … Continue reading
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Tagged calendar, Ember Days, Rogation Days
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WDTPRS Ember Wednesday “Missa Aurea” Collect: solace for the lonely
Today, Ember Wednesday of Advent, those who have the use of the older, traditional Roman Missal, offer worship to God with the so-called Missa aurea, the “Golden Mass”. There is a strong Marian overtone to today’s Mass formulary. The Roman … Continue reading
Calendar confusion: Ember Week
As I look at the calendar, as I read comments on the blog, as I read my email, pace Johnny Mercer, is you is or is you ain’t Ember Saturday? Today I said the Mass for Ember Saturday. I think … Continue reading
