💜 The Symbolism of Purple/Violet Have you ever wondered how purple became the color for Lent and Advent? Purple is the liturgical color symbolizing prayer, preparation, and penance leading up to Easter and Christmas. In the ancient world purple dye was rare and expensive, so the color became a symbol for royalty. Roman Emperors, for example, famously wore purple as a sign of power. During his Passion, Jesus was clothed in a purple robe by Roman soldiers and crowned with thorns to mock him as a

What is penance, and why do you need to do it? The Sacrament of Penance, also called reconciliation or confession, is the means through which God grants pardon for sins. In the sacrament, the contrite penitent discloses his or her sins to a Catholic priest who grants sacramental absolution. The penitent resolves to not sin again and performs an act of satisfaction, usually called a penance, and which could take the form of three Hail Marys, for example.* . Through the priest, God grants his pard

Learn about Jane Shore’s humiliating walk of penance through the streets of London in 1483. #janeshore #edwardiv #medievalhistory #history #historywithamy | History with Amy

500 years of history in 16 seconds. 🕯️💜 No, it’s not what you think. This is Semana Santa (Holy Week) in Málaga Spain. These are the Nazarenos, wearing the "Capirote" as a symbol of penance and humility, a tradition that predates modern history. Their faces are covered so their devotion stays private between them and God. Have you ever seen anything like this? #spain #malaga #semanasanta | Spain on Foot