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Why is the Crucifix Veiled?

3/29/2020

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The Fifth Sunday of Lent begins a new division of the season and is called Passiontide, because all of the Readings from this point forward move us ever closer to Our Lord’s Passion, the events of Maundy Thursday and Good Friday.  Just like Lent is announced visibly by the appearance of violet on the Altar, Passiontide is visibly announced by the veiling of crucifixes and any statues the church may have.

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    This is the question we all ask when we see something different, especially in church.  Why are we using white instead of red?  Why does this day have a name?  Why did the Pastor do what he just did?

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