Liturgical Practices in Lent - The Inner Life - March 12, 2026

Msgr. Robert Dempsey joins Patrick in studio to discuss Liturgical Practices in Lent What is the Liturgy? How is the liturgy different in Lent? What is the reason for the missing of the A (18:26) Break 1 Addison – Not Catholic. Doing a lot of research. What should I expect at a Mass during Lent? (26:25) Bonita - Tenebrae...when is it done and why? (30:07) Why is purple used during Lent? Laetare Sunday (34:54) Break 2 (36:21) Monica - Good Friday is also the first Friday, but they don't celebrate Mass...how do I fulfill my first Friday obligation? Why are things like flowers and music made less during Lent (41:52) What are the scrutinies? What is Passiontide? (46:34) Vinny - What about Holy Saturday when there's no mass during the day. The vigil Mass is there, but is the obligation?