Easter
Saturday, May 1, 2027
On Saturday, May 1, 2027, the Catholic Church is in Easter and the liturgical color is white. The Church celebrates St Joseph the Worker.
Liturgical color: White
Day 35 of Easter this year, with 15 days to go.
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Saint of the day
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St Joseph the Worker
Instituted by Pius XII in 1955 to sanctify labor and answer Communist May Day observances with the witness of Christ's foster-father at his carpenter's bench.
Saint Joseph, bless the work of our hands today.
About Easter
Easter is not one day but fifty, from Easter Sunday to Pentecost. It is the longest festal season in the calendar, and the Alleluia returns to everything.
Why white?
White is worn at Christmas and Easter, and on feasts of the Lord, Mary, and saints who were not martyred. It is the color of joy and of light.
Verse of the day
Rev 21:5
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Frequently asked
What liturgical color is worn on May 1, 2027?
White, the color of Easter. White is worn at Christmas and Easter, and on feasts of the Lord, Mary, and saints who were not martyred. It is the color of joy and of light.
What liturgical season is May 1, 2027 in?
Easter. Easter is not one day but fifty, from Easter Sunday to Pentecost. It is the longest festal season in the calendar, and the Alleluia returns to everything.
Is May 1, 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 May 1, 2027?
St Joseph the Worker. Instituted by Pius XII in 1955 to sanctify labor and answer Communist May Day observances with the witness of Christ's foster-father at his carpenter's…
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