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Pre-Lent

Pre-Lent is a transition, a prelude, between Epiphany and Lent. This short three week period is, so to say, the narthex in which we Christians pause for three Sundays before we begin our spiritual pilgrimage to Calvary in the great 40 days of Lent. Pre-Lent comprises Septuagesima (70), Sexagesima (60), and Quinquagesima (50). These number names do not designate exact periods of time until Easter but are rather to be considered only as general markers along the journey. The Gospel readings of Pre-Lent accent the three "solas" of the Reformation, providing a short-course on what makes contrition and repentance a compelling time for Christians: Grace Alone! (Septuagesima), the Word Alone! (Sexagesima), and Christ Alone! (Quinquagesima). The liturgical color is green and the Gloria in Excelsis is sung in order to help distinguish Pre-Lent from Lent. However, the longer Tract replaces the Alleluia and Verse through Pre-Lent and Lent until Holy Saturday.

Septuagesima

 The First Sunday in Pre-Lent

Sexagesima

 The Second Sunday in Pre-Lent

Quinquagesima

 The Third Sunday in Pre-Lent

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