Visitors ask..."Feria"
I have begun to post dates using the Liturgical calendar provided by the F.S.S.P. at the Seminary of Our Lady of Guadalupe which is linked above in the header. This is because I was receiving requests for an "online traditional calendar." I've also recently posted where someone might purchase a "wall calendar" or an Ordo for use at home. If you use the Traditional Calendar, April 23rd reveals the following: 23- Feria in Paschaltide - 4th class or St. George - 4th class. For those raised strictly on the Liturgical Calendar post Vatican-II, this is very confusing! First, what is a "feria", why is it in "Paschaltide" and why are there "classes" of apparent Feasts? Some of the biggest changes that occurred post Vatican II were the changes made to the Liturgical Calendar. Not only were dates of feasts changed, new saints added and three cycles of readings added to the Liturgical Year itself, but the very essence of the year was ...