Date/Time
Date(s) - 04/17/2019
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
St Catharine Catholic Church
Categories
Faithful in the Diocese of Trenton are invited to come together for the annual Diocesan Tenebrae Service, Wednesday, April 17 in 7:30 p.m. in St. Catharine Church, Spring Lake.
Tenebrae, meaning darkness or shadows, is an ancient service that is prayed and sung, commemorating the Death of Jesus through psalms, lessons and chants expressing grief. A principal element of the service is the extinguishing of 15 candles, reflecting the desertion of the Apostles and three days of darkness following Christ’s Death. The candles are displayed in a triangular stand. The candle at the top, symbolizing Christ, remains lit but is hidden behind or under the altar during the closing prayer, symbolizing Christ’s burial. When the prayer is completed, a loud noise is made representing the earthquake that followed Christ’s Death on the Cross.
The lit candle is returned to its place, symbolizing Christ’s victory over death. The noise ceases and the congregation departs the church in silence.
Please join us for this unique prayer experience during Holy Week! All are welcome and encouraged to bring a family member or friend!
