Fuji Church Filipino Catholics

16/08/2025

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14/08/2025

14/08/2025

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Mass of The Assumption
Of The Virgin Mary
August 15, 2025
10:00 am
Yoshiwara Church ⛪️ 🙏

23/07/2025

Why is Purple Used for Confession?

1. Symbol of Penance and Repentance

Purple is the traditional liturgical color that signifies penance, sorrow for sin, and conversion of heart. Since the Sacrament of Reconciliation (confession) is fundamentally about turning back to God with a contrite heart, purple is the most appropriate color.

2. Connection to Liturgical Seasons

Purple is also used during Advent and Lent—two penitential seasons in the Church calendar. These are times of preparation, repentance, and spiritual renewal. Just as purple is worn during these seasons, it carries over into the Sacrament of Confession, where the penitent undergoes a personal "Lent" and receives forgiveness and renewal.

3. Reminder of the Passion of Christ

Purple is associated with the Passion of Christ, especially during Lent and Holy Week. It reminds both the penitent and the priest of the suffering Christ endured to bring us forgiveness. In confession, we are reconciled through the merits of Christ’s Passion.

4. Humility and Mourning

Historically, purple (a color once reserved for royalty) also came to symbolize humility before God and mourning for sin. Wearing it in confession highlights the seriousness of sin but also the hope of divine mercy.

The Purple Stole

The stole is a sign of the priest's sacramental authority. When it is purple, it indicates that the priest is acting specifically in the ministry of forgiving sins in the name of Christ. The stole thus becomes both a symbol of the Church’s mercy and the joy of reconciliation.

Summary

In short, purple is used in confession because it symbolizes:

Penance and sorrow for sin

The Passion of Christ

Spiritual preparation and renewal

The priest's role in absolving sins

11/07/2025

Sunday Mass July 13, at Fuji Yoshiwara Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish Church. Come and join us - bring your Family and friends.