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  • church year
    / Roman Catholic Church

    Until 1969 the fixed holy days began with St. Andrew (November 30), the nearest to the beginning of Advent. The three days before Ascension Day, called Minor Rogation Days (“Days of Asking”), are devoted to special prayers for fruitful harvests. Found only in the Roman Catholic Church are the…

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    Until 1969 the fixed holy days began with St. Andrew (November 30), the nearest to the beginning of Advent. The three days before Ascension Day, called Minor Rogation Days (“Days of Asking”), are devoted to special prayers for fruitful harvests. Found only in the Roman Catholic Church are the…

    Read More