“The current liturgical legislation does not provide for this innovation, which in addition to being Besides the (aside from the law) is contrary to a balanced understanding of the season of Lent, which while it is truly a time of penance, it is also a time rich in the symbolism of water and Baptism, constantly evoked in liturgical texts.”
Additionally, the Church encourages the faithful to “make frequent use of the sacraments and sacramentals” at all times, including Lent. “The ‘fasting’ and ‘abstinence’ that the faithful embrace at this time does not extend to abstention from the sacraments or sacramentals of the Church,” she stressed.
6. Cover crosses and statues with veils ahead of time
According to Akin, in recent years some parishes in the United States have veiled or removed crosses and statues as soon as Lent begins. However, it is worth remembering that this practice is carried out from the fifth Sunday of Lent, which is the Sunday before Palm Sundaythe date that begins Holy Week.