DECEMBER The month of December is devoted to the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and is celebrated on December 8th. The first 24 days in the month of December fall under the Liturgical Season of Advent, represented by the liturgical color purple. The days that follow mark the beginning of the Christmas season, which continues through the month of December, and is represented by the liturgical color white, or sometimes, gold. From the celebration of this feast, this period invites us to meditate on the virtue of purity. From the moment of Immaculate Conception, God preserved Mary from original sin as was the second privilege led by His first, which was her creation. Additional prayers may be offered throughout the month of December for personal devotion, and to help strengthen the relationship with God. These prayers are helpful to connect with the time of year, and can be prayed anytime throughout the month. The Liturgical Calendar guides us in prayer for Saints, and obligation days within each liturgical season. These prayers can be found in the categories, Saints, and Liturgical Season. Prayerpedia 2000+ Catholic Prayers by Divine Office • Available on the App Store • divine-office/get/prayer
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