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Anthony wrote:

Hi guys —

  • If the new Catholic liturgical year begins in November, does the new liturgical day begin at sundown or late afternoon?

I am under this impression because we sometimes attend Saturday Vigil Mass and that fulfills our Sunday obligation.

I also now abstain from meat year-round on Fridays, but sometimes eat meat Friday evening, which I consider to be Saturday.

  • Is my thinking correct on this?

Thanks for your time,

Anthony

  { If the new Catholic liturgical year begins in November, when does the new liturgical day begin? }

Fr. Nick replied:

Dear Anthony,

The Liturgy celebrated on the eve before is called the Vigil Mass. Sunday is a feast day from the calendar as is the feast day of a Saint, and others. This applies only for liturgies and not for the beginning of a new day.

For example, Friday is Friday until 12 Midnight, however, if Saturday is a Feast Day, you could celebrate the liturgy for the Vigil. It is still Saturday, but the Liturgy counts for Sunday.

Fr. Nick
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