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Liturgical Practices in Lent - The Inner Life - March 12, 2026

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Msgr. Robert Dempsey joins Patrick in studio to discuss Liturgical Practices in Lent

  • What is the Liturgy?
  • How is the liturgy different in Lent?
  • What is the reason for the missing of the A

(18:26) Break 1

  • Addison – Not Catholic. Doing a lot of research. What should I expect at a Mass during Lent?
  • (26:25) Bonita - Tenebrae...when is it done and why?
  • (30:07) Why is purple used during Lent?
  • Laetare Sunday

(34:54) Break 2

  • (36:21) Monica - Good Friday is also the first Friday, but they don't celebrate Mass...how do I fulfill my first Friday obligation?
  • Why are things like flowers and music made less during Lent
  • (41:52) What are the scrutinies?
  • What is Passiontide?
  • (46:34) Vinny - What about Holy Saturday when there's no mass during the day. The vigil Mass is there, but is the obligation?
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