Season: Lent (Holy Week). Meaning: Christ’s entry into Jerusalem. Liturgical Color: Purple. Practices: Processions with palm branches (Matthew 21:1-11). Fasting: Continues daily (e.g., no meat, sweets) and on Fridays; relaxed on Sundays. Prayer: Merciful God, as we fast and pray in Lent, grant us contrite hearts and renewed spirits. Lead us through Your Son’s passion to His resurrection. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.