Tag Archives: Tenebrae

And it was night

Posted on March 28, 2018 by stchrysostoms

Four one-syllable words give moving poignancy to the account of the Last Supper in John’s Gospel. Judas leaves the Upper Room – and it was night. (John 13.30) The darkness of that night penetrates the soul. Our places of anguish … Continue reading →

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God with us at Easter worship

Posted on April 7, 2016 by stchrysostoms

Kate, Parish Assistant, offers a personal reflection on Holy Week and Easter at St C’s I have never experienced Tenebrae before, but I suspected that it would be a service I would find moving; I was not prepared for its … Continue reading →

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Tenebrae – entering deep darkness

Posted on March 20, 2016 by stchrysostoms

The Holy Week worship of the Church, coming from the earliest days of Christianity, helps us enter into the depths of faith and life. By symbol, word and sacrament we enter with Christ the way of the cross, and look … Continue reading →

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Resonant moments of Holy Week

Posted on April 14, 2015 by stchrysostoms

Fr Ian looks back at the liturgies of Holy Week and the Great Three Days this year The worship of Holy Week and Easter enters deeply into the imagination, mind and soul. It is a time to let this happen, … Continue reading →

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Tenebrae – Entering the shadows of Holy Week

Posted on March 31, 2015 by stchrysostoms

Holy Week @ St’Cs At the beginning of Holy Week the beautiful and poignant words of Tenebrae – Vespers in Holy Week, were sung on Monday evening at St Chrysostom’s. The candle light and the haunting melodies of the Lamentations … Continue reading →

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