Tenebrae, from the Latin word for “shadows,” has been observed in the church of Jesus Christ since the fourth century. During the service, the readings recall the events that led Jesus to the cross, and we will extinguish eight candles, one by one, dramatising the suffering and death of Jesus. The diminishing light symbolises the fading devotion of the disciples and the sin of the world. At the end of the service the sanctuary will be dark. Following “Were You There,” one candle will be relit, symbolising the hope of Jesus’ promised resurrection. To fully participate in this service you need to be able to reduce the level of light in your room 8 times. I recommend beginning with 8 lit candles in an otherwise (as) dark (as you can manage) room. Each time you see 🕯, extinguish one candle. THE BIDDING PRAYER Beloved in Christ, as we enter into Holy Week once more like,we can already hear the violence
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Palm Sunday Service of the Word.
The provincial Eucharist will be live-streamed at 11am, please follow this link, if that’s what you were looking for: https://www.scotland.anglican.org/stay-at-home-with-online-worship/ Below is a service of The Word approximating St T’s usual style of worship. Christ enters the city, riding into our lives in humility but with all the authority of good.Christ comes amongst us in grace.Christ dares to ride towards our life, inviting our company and affirming in us every trembling promise.Christ comes amongst us in grace.Let us bring our praises to God. THE PALM COLLECT Assist us mercifully with your help, Lord God of our salvation: that we may enter with joy into the celebration of those mighty acts whereby you give us life and immortality; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen. THE PALM GOSPEL Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. Glory to you, O Lord. After
Evening Prayer 4th April
The Suffering Christ. Holy One, make speed to save us: O God, come quickly to help us. Glory to God, Source of all being, Eternal Word and Holy Spirit;*as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever. Amen. Saturays: From Psalm 142. 1 I cry to the Lord with my voice;*to the Lord I make loud supplication.2 I pour out my complaint before him*and tell him all my trouble.3 When my spirit languishes within me, you know my path;*in the way wherein I walk they have hidden a trap for me.4 I look to my right hand and find no one who knows me;*I have no place to flee to, and no one cares for me.5 I cry out to you, O Lord;*I say, ‘You are my refuge,my portion in the land of the living.’6 Listen to my cry for help, for I have been brought very low;*save me from those who pursue me, for they
Bishop Anne’s message for Holy Week.
4th April Morning Prayer
For those of you wanting help in praying at home, this is how I use the SEC daily prayer with simple hymns and Taize chants. If you don’t recognise the music, please feel free to simply listen, to replace with a hymn you know or to skip over the chants. The Suffering Christ. Holy One, open our lips: and we shall proclaim your praise. Glory to God, Source of all being, Eternal Word and Holy Spirit;*as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever. Amen. Saturdays: From Psalm 119. Zayin49 Remember your word to your servant,*because you have given me hope.50 This is my comfort in my trouble,*that your promise gives me life.51 The proud have derided me cruelly,*but I have not turned from your law.52 When I remember your judgements of old,*O Lord, I take great comfort.53 I am filled with a burning rage,*because of the wicked who forsake your law.54 Your statutes have been
Evening Prayer 3rd April
The Suffering Christ. Holy One, make speed to save us: O God, come quickly to help us. Glory to God, Source of all being, Eternal Word and Holy Spirit;*as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever. Amen. Fridays: From Psalm 1. 1 Happy are they who have not walked in the counsel of the wicked,*nor lingered in the way of sinners, nor sat in the seats of the scornful!2 Their delight is in the law of the Lord,*and they meditate on his law day and night.3 They are like trees planted by streams of water, bearing fruit in due season, with leaves that do not wither;* everything they do shall prosper.4 It is not so with the wicked;*they are like the chaff which the wind blows away.5 Therefore the wicked shall not stand upright when judgment comes,*nor the sinner in the council of the righteous.6 For the Lord knows the way of the righteous,*but the
3rd April Morning Prayer
For those of you wanting help in praying at home, this is how I use the SEC daily prayer with simple hymns and Taize chants. If you don’t recognise the music, please feel free to simply listen, to replace with a hymn you know or to skip over the chants. The Suffering Christ. Holy One, open our lips: and we shall proclaim your praise. Glory to God, Source of all being, Eternal Word and Holy Spirit;*as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever. Amen. Fridays: From Psalm 22. 1 My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?*and are so far from my cry and from the words of my distress?2 O my God, I cry in the daytime, but you do not answer;*by night as well, but I find no rest.3 Yet you are the Holy One,*enthroned upon the praises of Israel.4 Our forefathers put their trust in you;*they trusted, and you delivered them.5
Evening Prayer 2nd April
The Suffering Christ. Holy One, make speed to save us: O God, come quickly to help us. Glory to God, Source of all being, Eternal Word and Holy Spirit;*as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever. Amen. Thursdays: From Psalm 41. 1 Happy are they who consider the poor and needy!*the Lord will deliver them in the time of trouble.2 The Lord preserves them and keeps them alive,so that they may be happy in the land;*he does not hand them over to the will of their enemies.3 The Lord sustains them on their sickbed*and ministers to them in their illness.4 I said, ‘Lord, be merciful to me;*heal me, for I have sinned against you.’5 My enemies are saying wicked things about me:*‘When will he die, and his name perish?’6 Even if they come to see me, they speak empty words;*their heart collects false rumours;they go outside and spread them.7 All my enemies whisper together about
2nd April Morning Prayer
For those of you wanting help in praying at home, this is how I use the SEC daily prayer with simple hymns and Taize chants. If you don’t recognise the music, please feel free to simply listen, to replace with a hymn you know or to skip over the chants. The Suffering Christ. Holy One, open our lips: and we shall proclaim your praise. Glory to God, Source of all being, Eternal Word and Holy Spirit;*as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever. Amen. Thursdays: From Psalm 81. 1 Sing with joy to God our strength*and raise a loud shout to the God of Jacob.2 Raise a song and sound the timbrel,*the merry harp, and the lyre.3 Blow the ram’s-horn at the new moon,*and at the full moon, the day of our feast.4 For this is a statute for Israel,*a law of the God of Jacob.5 He laid it as a solemn charge upon Joseph,*when
Evening Prayer 1st April
The Suffering Christ. Holy One, make speed to save us: O God, come quickly to help us. Glory to God, Source of all being, Eternal Word and Holy Spirit;*as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever. Amen. Tuesdays: From Psalm 55, 1 Hear my prayer, O God;*do not hide yourself from my petition.2 Listen to me and answer me;*I have no peace, because of my cares.3 I am shaken by the noise of the enemy*and by the pressure of the wicked;4 For they have cast an evil spell upon me*and are set against me in fury.5 My heart quakes within me,*and the terrors of death have fallen upon me.6 Fear and trembling have come over me,*and horror overwhelms me.7 And I said, ‘Oh, that I had wings like a dove!*I would fly away and be at rest.8 I would flee to a far-off place*and make my lodging in the wilderness.9 I would hasten to escape*from
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