In Australia “Ember Days” are celebrated on the first Friday at the beginning of autumn and spring. The word “Ember” is derived from the German word “Quatember”. It means “Quarter Day”. The celebration of Ember days in the Catholic Church ... read more
In Australia “Ember Days” are celebrated on the first Friday at the beginning of Autumn and the Beginning of Spring. The word “Ember” is derived from the German word “Quatember”. It means “Quarter Day”. The celebration of Ember days in the... read more
An Ember Day in the liturgical cycle of our church’s year is celebrated on the first Friday of each new season. Next Friday is an Ember Day and marks the beginning of Spring. It is a day on which we ask God to bless and protect us as we embark on this n... read more
Next Friday in the Church’s calendar is designated as an “Ember Day”. These special days mark the beginning of a new season of the year. We will be at the beginning of the new season of Autumn. Traditionally an Ember Day is an occasion to give tha... read more