Liturgical Calendar
The Liturgical Calendar is the Church’s sacred rhythm for marking time through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is not merely a schedule of dates, but a spiritual journey that guides the faithful through seasons of expectation (Advent), celebration (Christmas and Easter), penance (Lent), and growth (Ordinary Time). Each season invites deeper reflection on the mysteries of salvation and fosters a communal response of prayer, worship, and mission.
Through solemnities, feasts, and memorials, the calendar honors the saints and key events in salvation history, helping us live each day with purpose and grace. It sanctifies time, reminding us that every moment belongs to God and is part of His unfolding plan. As we inscribe our fleeting days into this eternal rhythm, we become a people shaped by liturgy—formed by Christ and sent forth to proclaim His love.
📅 March 2026
Date | Celebration | Liturgical Color | Readings | Short Reflection |
Mar 1 (Sun) | 2nd Sunday of Lent | Purple | Gen 22:1-2,9-13,15-18; Ps 116; Rom 8:31-34; Mk 9:2-10 | The Transfiguration reminds us that suffering leads to glory; Lent is a journey of trust in God’s plan. |
Mar 2 (Mon) | St. David, Bishop (Wales) / Lenten Weekday | White (Wales), Purple | Isa 1:10,16-20; Ps 50; Mt 23:1-12 | True leadership is humble service; Lent calls us to purify our hearts. |
Mar 3 (Tue) | Lenten Weekday | Purple | Jer 18:18-20; Ps 31; Mt 20:17-28 | Lent invites us to listen to God’s word and walk humbly with Him. |
Mar 4 (Wed) | St. Casimir | White | Jer 18:18-20; Ps 31; Mt 20:17-28 | St. Casimir’s life of prayer shows us that holiness is found in fidelity to God. |
Mar 5 (Thu) | Lenten Weekday | Purple | Jer 17:5-10; Ps 1; Lk 16:19-31 | Lent calls us to trust in the Lord, not in fleeting riches. |
Mar 6 (Fri) | Lenten Weekday | Purple | Gen 37:3-4,12-13,17-28; Ps 105; Mt 21:33-43,45-46 | God’s providence turns trials into blessings; remain steadfast in faith. |
Mar 7 (Sat) | Ss. Perpetua & Felicity, Martyrs | Red | Heb 10:32-39; Ps 33; Lk 12:1-12 | Their courage inspires us to witness boldly to Christ, even in trials. |
Mar 8 (Sun) | 3rd Sunday of Lent | Purple | Ex 20:1-17; Ps 19; 1 Cor 1:22-25; Jn 2:13-25 | Jesus cleanses the Temple, reminding us to purify our hearts for true worship. |
Mar 9 (Mon) | St. Frances of Rome, Religious | White | 2 Kgs 5:1-15; Ps 42; Lk 4:24-30 | Her charity and humility call us to serve Christ in the poor. |
Mar 10 (Tue) | Lenten Weekday | Purple | Dn 3:25, 34-43; Ps 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9; Mt 18:21-35 | Each day of Lent is a step toward renewal—listen, repent, and return to the Lord. |
Mar 11 (Wed) | Lenten Weekday | Purple | Dt 4:1,5-9; Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20; Mt 5:17-19 | Lent is a daily invitation to conversion and deeper love of God. |
Mar 12 (Thu) | Lenten Weekday | Purple | Jer 7:23-28; Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9; Lk 11:14-23 | God’s mercy is renewed each morning; walk in His light. |
Mar 13 (Fri) | Lenten Weekday | Purple | Hos 14:2-10; Ps 81:6-8, 8-9, 10-11, 14-17; Mk 12:28-34 | Lent is a pilgrimage of surrender—walk with Christ toward Calvary. |
Mar 14 (Sat) | Lenten Weekday | Purple | Hos 6:1-6; Ps 51:3-4, 18-19, 20-21; Lk 18:9-14 | The Lord strengthens those who seek Him with a sincere heart. |
Mar 15 (Sun) | 4th Sunday of Lent (Laetare Sunday) | Rose/Purple | 2 Chr 36:14-16,19-23; Ps 137; Eph 2:4-10; Jn 3:14-21 | Laetare Sunday is a pause of joy in Lent—God’s mercy brings light to our darkness. |
Mar 16 (Mon) | Lenten Weekday | Purple | Isa 65:17-21; Ps 30; Jn 4:43-54 | God makes all things new; Lent is a season of hope. |
Mar 17 (Tue) | St. Patrick, Bishop | White | Jer 1:4-9; Ps 96; Mk 16:15-20 | St. Patrick’s missionary zeal urges us to spread the Gospel with courage. |
Mar 18 (Wed) | St. Cyril of Jerusalem, Bishop & Doctor | White | Wis 2:1,12-22; Ps 34; Jn 7:1-2,10,25-30 | His teaching reminds us to cling to Christ, the source of truth. |
Mar 19 (Thu) | Solemnity of St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary | White | 2 Sam 7:4-5,12-14,16; Ps 89; Rom 4:13,16-18,22; Mt 1:16,18-21,24 | St. Joseph models trust and obedience; he is a protector of families and the Church. |
Mar 20 (Fri) | Lenten Weekday | Purple | Wis 2:1, 12-22; Ps 34:17-18, 19-20, 21, 23; Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 | Lent is a daily invitation to conversion and deeper love of God. |
Mar 21 (Sat) | Lenten Weekday | Purple | Jer 11:18-20; Ps 7:2-3, 9-10, 11-12; Jn 7:40-53 | Lent is a pilgrimage of surrender—walk with Christ toward Calvary. |
Mar 22 (Sun) | 5th Sunday of Lent | Purple | Jer 31:31-34; Ps 51; Heb 5:7-9; Jn 12:20-33 | Jesus speaks of the grain of wheat—death brings new life; Lent prepares us for Easter glory. |
Mar 23 (Mon) | St. Turibius of Mogrovejo, Bishop | White | Dan 3:25,34-43; Ps 25; Mt 18:21-35 | His missionary zeal calls us to forgive and proclaim Christ’s mercy. |
Mar 24 (Tue) | Lenten Weekday | Purple | Num 21:4-9; Ps 102; Jn 8:21-30 | The cross is our healing—look to Christ and live. |
Mar 25 (Wed) | Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord | White | Isa 7:10-14; Ps 40; Heb 10:4-10; Lk 1:26-38 | Mary’s “yes” opens salvation history; we are called to say “yes” to God daily. |
Mar 26 (Thu) | Lenten Weekday | Purple | Gn 17:3-9; Ps 105:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 | Lent is a pilgrimage of surrender—walk with Christ toward Calvary. |
Mar 27 (Fri) | Lenten Weekday | Purple | Jer 20:10-13; Ps 18:2-3, 3-4, 5-6, 7; Jn 10:31-42 | God’s mercy is renewed each morning; walk in His light. |
Mar 28 (Sat) | Lenten Weekday | Purple | Ez 37:21-28; Jer 31:10, 11-12, 13; Jn 11:45-56 | The Lord strengthens those who seek Him with a sincere heart. |
Mar 29 (Sun) | Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord | Red | Isa 50:4-7; Ps 22; Phil 2:6-11; Mk 14:1–15:47 | Palm Sunday begins Holy Week—Christ enters triumphantly yet humbly, embracing the cross. |
Mar 30 (Mon) | Holy Monday | Purple | Isa 42:1-7; Ps 27; Jn 12:1-11 | Jesus is the Servant who brings justice; walk with Him in love. |
Mar 31 (Tue) | Holy Tuesday | Purple | Isa 49:1-6; Ps 71; Jn 13:21-33,36-38 | Jesus foretells betrayal, yet His love remains steadfast. |
Personal Message
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,
As we journey together through the rhythm of the Church’s seasons, may this calendar not only guide our days but also inspire our hearts. Each feast, solemnity, and memorial is more than a date—it is a living reminder of God’s presence in our lives. Let us embrace the colors, readings, and reflections as invitations to grow deeper in faith, to unite as a community, and to proclaim Christ’s love in our daily actions.
May this calendar be a companion in your prayer, a light for your path, and a gentle call to live each day with devotion and joy.
In Christ’s peace and love,
Fr. Jacinto Y. Rama Jr., Servant Founder of Amor Evangelizans