Tenebrae
Holy Week at
the monastery was indeed a special time for our
community. On Holy Thursday morning through Holy
Saturday, we will celebrated the Tenebrae service or
“Service of Darkness” which anticipates and mediates on
the Lord’s suffering. Included in this early morning
service are the recitation of Psalms, readings, singing of
the Lamentations of Jeremiah the Prophet and the lighting
and subsequent extinguishing of the Tenebrae
candles. A special observance of silence starts
after the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday night
which gave a fitting atmosphere of prayer and reflection
in the monastery on Good Friday. Of course, the
culmination of the celebrations will take place on
Saturday night at the celebration of Lord’s Resurrection
at the Easter Vigil Mass. In addition to the
Liturgies listed below, all are welcome to attend the
Tenebrae services at 7 a.m.St. Benedict Holy
Week Schedule
| Mass of the Lord's
Supper |
April 18th at 8:00
p.m. |
| Good Friday of the
Lord's Passion |
April 19th at 1:30
p.m. |
| Easter Vigil of
the Holy Night of Easter |
April 20th at 8:00
p.m. |
| Easter
Sunday: The Resurrection of the Lord |
April 21st at 9:30
a.m. |
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