What Does the Octave Mean, Anyway?

Apr
08
2015
By Anonymous (not verified)
Father Chris Alar, MIC, the director of the Association of Marian Helpers, explains the significance of the octave of Easter - Divine Mercy Sunday.

Why eight?

And where does this eight-day journey of Easter really end?

Check out his homily from Eden Hill on April 8, 2015:


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