"In our Catholic tradition, purple is the color of the seasons of penance and preparation: Advent and Lent. It is also used on other days throughout the year that carry the notion of preparation, such as Ember Days and the vigils of important feast days. Priests wear a purple stole in the confessional to symbolize the penitential nature of the sacrament."

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Question to ponder: What significance does purple and lent have for you?

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