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Most people know the meaning of Good Friday, the day when we remember that Jesus died on the cross for our sins. The same is true of Easter Sunday, when we remember that he rose from the dead in triumph over death. But what about Holy Saturday. It can seem...
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Does your parish use the crotalus during Lent? The what? Here’s an explanation. Throughout the season of Lent, parishes have the option of using the crotalus as a replacement for the bells during the liturgy. The Church’s liturgical rubrics don’t prescribe a replacement for altar bells, but...
There’s an old tradition in the Catholic Church that instead of ringing bells on Good Friday, a small wooden noise-maker is used called the crotalus. –> You can learn more about why the crotalus is used here: The Fascinating Story Behind that Rarest of Liturgical Objects: the Crotalus While...
