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What is the “burial of the Alleluia”?

GetFed posts about an ancient tradition of the Church

"Alleluia” is the Church’s great song of joy and praise, used throughout most of the liturgical year.

However, the solemnity of the coming Lenten season brings a more somber, reflective atmosphere to her liturgies, which will culminate in the sorrowful mysteries of Our Lord’s Passion and Death."

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Question to ponder: Why do you think this tradition is important?

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