Ordinary TimeThere are two periods of ordinary time in the Christian year: from Candlemas (2 February) to Ash Wednesday, which is the beginning of Lent; and from the day after the Feast of Pentecost until the day before the start of Advent, which is the start of the Christian year. The first period of ordinary time, between Candlemas and Ash Wednesday, can be as short as a few days or as long as five weeks. The second period is the twenty-six weeks from Pentecost to Advent. Our liturgical colour is green, symbolising growth, and the lectionary provision is for passages of the bible to be read sequentially.
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