The word “Alleluia” is a Latin translation of “Hallelujah” (Hebrew for Praise the Lord). It sounds odd for us to omit a word when we gather for worship giving thanks and praises to God. Alleluia is traditionally used as the chief term used for the gathering of angels, archangels, saints, and etc. to praise God. We use Alleluias as a way of joining in this gathering but, why do we give it up for Lent which is the only time it is typically not used within the Church Year.
The practice of omitting “Alleluias” during the season of Lent dates back to the 5th Century when the Western Church (those of Roman decent) would omit Alleluias from the service. Alleluias have us thinking forward towards the resurrected new life we have. In Lent, we aren’t
The practice of omitting “Alleluias” during the season of Lent dates back to the 5th Century when the Western Church (those of Roman decent) would omit Alleluias from the service. Alleluias have us thinking forward towards the resurrected new life we have. In Lent, we aren’t