Yes, it is STILL the ordinal (counting) time after Epiphany - through today! Tomorrow begins Septuagesima. It seems like Christmas was just here - and in a sense, it was just ten days ago. Christmastide ended on Candlemas (Feb. 2nd) and today is the last day we have reference to the Christchild. In some traditions, Christmastide lasts all the way through the ordinal weeks of Epiphany.
Septuagesima is a preparatory time for Lent. While it is still recognized and celebrated in the Extraordinary Rite, the Ordinary Rite no longer does. For the Ordinary Rite, tomorrow is the 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time. The Church needs her special seasons - and not just "ordinary time." Knowing the season helps keep us focused on Christ and His Church.
Some ask "Why do we call it Septuagesima, which means "70" when there are only 63 days until the end of Lent?" Fr. Zuhlsdorf answers succinctly:
These Sundays of Septuagesima, Sexagesima and Quinquagesima, before Lent or Quadragesima begins, are rough estimates but within certain parameters.
- Septuagesima is the 63rd day before the Triduum and, therefore, is in the 7th decade or 10-day period before Easter (61st to 70th days),
- Sexagesima Sunday is the 56th before, in the 6th decade (51st to 60th),
- Quinquagesima is the 49th day, 5th decade (41st to 50th) days before the Triduum.
- Quoted from: https://onepeterfive.com/septuagesima-sunday/
Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make straight His path.
AMDG,
Scott<<<
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