Advent
Thursday, December 16, 2027
On Thursday, December 16, 2027, the Catholic Church is in Advent and the liturgical color is purple. The Church celebrates St Adelaide of Burgundy.
Liturgical color: Purple
Day 19 of Advent this year, with 8 days to go.
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Saint of the day
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St Adelaide of Burgundy
(c. 931–999) Burgundian princess, widowed queen of Italy imprisoned by her husband's rival, who escaped through a tunnel and married Otto the Great, becoming empress. Regent of the empire in old age, she founded monasteries and forgave every enemy she had.
Saint Adelaide, empress who forgave, pray that power in our hands become mercy.
About Advent
Advent is the Church's four-week preparation for Christmas, beginning on the fourth Sunday before 25 December. It looks two ways at once: back to the Incarnation, and forward to Christ's return. The mood is watchful rather than penitential — the Gloria is omitted at Mass, but the Alleluia stays.
Why purple?
Purple is worn in Advent and Lent, and at funerals: preparation, penance, and mourning.
Verse of the day
Ps 24:7
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Frequently asked
What liturgical color is worn on December 16, 2027?
Purple, the color of Advent. Purple is worn in Advent and Lent, and at funerals: preparation, penance, and mourning.
What liturgical season is December 16, 2027 in?
Advent. Advent is the Church's four-week preparation for Christmas, beginning on the fourth Sunday before 25 December. It looks two ways at once: back to the Incarnation, and forward to Christ's return. The mood is watchful rather than penitential — the Gloria is omitted at Mass, but the Alleluia stays.
Is December 16, 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 December 16, 2027?
St Adelaide of Burgundy. (c. 931–999) Burgundian princess, widowed queen of Italy imprisoned by her husband's rival, who escaped through a tunnel and married Otto the Great, becoming empress. Regent of the empire in old age,…
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