Lent
Monday, February 15, 2027
On Monday, February 15, 2027, the Catholic Church is in Lent and the liturgical color is purple. The Church celebrates St Claude de la Colombière.
Liturgical color: Purple
Day 6 of Lent this year, with 33 days to go.
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Saint of the day
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St Claude de la Colombière
(1641–1682) French Jesuit, confessor and defender of St Margaret Mary Alacoque, who authenticated her visions of the Sacred Heart. Imprisoned in England on false charges during the Titus Oates plot, he returned broken in health and died at Paray-le-Monial.
Saint Claude, faithful guide, pray for all who steady doubting souls.
About Lent
Lent is the forty days of preparation for Easter, beginning on Ash Wednesday. The Church asks three things of it: prayer, fasting and almsgiving. The Alleluia is set aside until the Easter Vigil, and altars are left unadorned.
Why purple?
Purple is worn in Advent and Lent, and at funerals: preparation, penance, and mourning.
Verse of the day
Joel 2:13
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Frequently asked
What liturgical color is worn on February 15, 2027?
Purple, the color of Lent. Purple is worn in Advent and Lent, and at funerals: preparation, penance, and mourning.
What liturgical season is February 15, 2027 in?
Lent. Lent is the forty days of preparation for Easter, beginning on Ash Wednesday. The Church asks three things of it: prayer, fasting and almsgiving. The Alleluia is set aside until the Easter Vigil, and altars are left unadorned.
Is February 15, 2027 a holy day of obligation in the United States?
No. In the United States the holy days of obligation are Mary, Mother of God (1 January), the Assumption (15 August), All Saints (1 November), the Immaculate Conception (8 December), and Christmas (25 December); the Ascension is observed on a Thursday or the following Sunday depending on the diocese.
Which saint is celebrated on February 15, 2027?
St Claude de la Colombière. (1641–1682) French Jesuit, confessor and defender of St Margaret Mary Alacoque, who authenticated her visions of the Sacred Heart. Imprisoned in England on false charges during the Titus Oates plot,…
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