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The liturgical cycle divides the year into a series of seasons, each with their own mood, theological emphases, and types of prayer. The decorations in a church, scriptural readings, and themes for preaching follow the liturgical year in most Lutheran, Anglican, and other protestant churches.

Generally, the liturgical seasons in western Christianity are Advent, Christmas, Ordinary Time (Time after Epiphany), Lent, Easter, and Ordinary Time (Time after Pentecost or after Trinity). These seasons revolve around Christ's birth, death, resurrection, and even the history of the church.

For example, the first season of the liturgical year begins four Sundays before Christmas and ends on Christmas Eve. Historically observed as a "fast", its purpose focuses on preparation for the coming Christ. Last Sunday, July 13th, was the 8th Sunday in Trinity. We read Romans 6:19-23 and Mark 8:1-9.