![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The second visual component is that of the sign of the cross applied upon the repentant Christian’s forehead during the imposition of ashes on Ash Wednesday. Twice in the Lenten season, on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, the Lord’s house may be adorned with the color black which represents the absence of light and the curse of sin and darkness which fell over creation that only the death of the perfect Son of God could abolish. This deep hue has come to represent solemnity, penitence, and prayer as God’s people meditate on the agony His Son willingly endured. The dye to make purple was very difficult to source in ancient times, thus attributed to royalty, and adorned the Christ only once-as He was mocked and ridiculed as the “King of the Jews” prior to His gruesome crucifixion. The first visual component is that of the color purple that adorns the Lord’s house in various manners throughout the season of Lent. It can be debated however, that some of the practices fall into multiple categories-and rightfully so. When discussing Lenten liturgical practices of Lutherans, I believe one can distinguish three different categories into which each practice can be placed: Visual, Historical/Traditional, and Emotional/Spiritual. Commission on Theology and Church RelationsĮach year, the Christian church embarks on a forty-day journey leading up to Easter, known as the season of Lent. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |