Ordinary Time

As we begin our journey through the season of Ordinary Time, a word that is tied to the word "ordinary" is unexceptional.  This is not the Church's definition of "ordinary."  Thought of from the eyes of the Church, the word "ordinary" means the most frequent.  34 weeks of the 52 weeks of the year are tied to Ordinary Time.  There are exceptions:  The First Sunday in Ordinary Time celebrates the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord and the Thirty-Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time honors the Feast of the Christ the King.  Outside of these exceptions, week after week is Ordinary Time - the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, etc.  As we would expect, Ordinary Time begins with the beginning of Christ's earthly ministry, his baptism, and will journey through Matthew's gospel.  As we weave our way through Matthew's gospel, may we continue to be in awe of the wonder of Christ and his saving work for mankind!