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Tenebrae, continued
I am including a short clip of one of the friars extinguishing a candle on the Tenebrae hearse following chanting of a psalm this morning. And I will be on retreat at our Santa Sabina Center in San Rafael through Sunday. So there will… Continue Reading “Tenebrae, continued”
What is Tenebrae?
Tenebrae is a series of prayer services from a very old monastic practice which is done during the Triduum, or the three days preceding Easter. It is practiced at the time of morning prayer, and if you happen to be part of a Dominican… Continue Reading “What is Tenebrae?”
We Remember
Last night at Dominican University Father Joe Aleugaray shared a story about distilling the message of the Hebrew and Christian Scriptures to one word. Apparently someone once asked a rabbi to do exactly that. His answer was the word “remember“. Father Joe expanded on… Continue Reading “We Remember”
A Holy Week Prayer
Jesus, on the eve of your passion and death, you found comfort in the company of your friends. In the truest sign of friendship, you gave your life for them and for us. Help us to live the call of the gospel more deeply.… Continue Reading “A Holy Week Prayer”
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