[Magdalen] Tenebrae

[Judy Fleener]

I know we had Tenebrae at my parish when I was growing up, before communion
was "legal" after noon.  The only thing I remember is singing the
Benedicite and trying not to sing blesshe instead of bless ye the Lord.  I
remember the darkness and the bang, but I have no idea why there was a bang.
Judy

On Wed, Apr 1, 2015 at 10:26 PM, Ann Markle <ann.markle at aya.yale.edu> wrote:

> Way too long where I went. Next year I'll suggest it wherever I'm going,
> and will use my adaptation of the BOS service, with maybe 4 readings and 4
> psalms. That's enough.
>
> Ann
>
> The Rev. Ann Markle
> ann.markle at aya.yale.edu
> On Apr 1, 2015 9:58 PM, "Georgia DuBose" <gdubose at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Praying for the grandson now.
> >
> > We just finished Tenebrae. A number of us heard the cries of our own
> > hearts in the readings.
> >
> > Georgia+
> >
> > On Wed, Apr 1, 2015 at 5:59 PM, Eleanor Braun <eleanor.braun at gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> > > The Tenebrae service at St. Mary's in Barnstable, MA was most
> > interesting.
> > >
> > > The basic notion of the diminishing light, by extinguishing candles,
> was
> > > kept.  But the thrust of the message was directly related both to Holy
> > Week
> > > and to the lives of the youth who designed the service.  We had
> readings
> > > from scripture and music from contemporary culture that underlined the
> > > darkness that descended on Jesus during Holy Week.  But at the same
> time
> > > the themes of the readings and music were also issues confronted by
> young
> > > people, and by all people throughout their lives:  oppression (for
> being
> > > different); betrayal; loneliness; despair; accusation; judgment; death.
> > > The service ended, as is traditional, with Psalm 51, the hidden candle,
> > the
> > > loud noise, and the exit in silence and darkness.
> > >
> > > One of my housemates has a 14 year old grandson who is experiencing
> > pretty
> > > much all of these issues, so there was some heavy duty praying for him
> > > going on during this service.
> > >
> > > Eleanor
> > >
> > > On Tue, Mar 31, 2015 at 9:46 AM, Eleanor Braun <
> eleanor.braun at gmail.com>
> > > wrote:
> > >
> > >> Our church is doing Tenebrae tomorrow (Wednesday) evening.  It will be
> > the
> > >> first time I've gone.  This service was designed by our youth -- I'll
> be
> > >> very interested to see what it is like.
> > >>
> > >> Eleanor
> > >>
> > >> On Tue, Mar 31, 2015 at 9:42 AM, Ian Gomersall <
> ian.gomersall at gmail.com
> > >
> > >> wrote:
> > >>
> > >>> Dear All
> > >>>
> > >>> I realise Tenebrae may not be in some people's Holy Week schedule but
> > I do
> > >>> think its worth considering including at least one year, in a form
> > >>> suitable
> > >>> to the church its set in.
> > >>>
> > >>> Last night we had Tenebrae and it was very much appreciated by those
> > who
> > >>> attended - and we had, for a wet Monday evening, a surprisingly large
> > (for
> > >>> us) number.
> > >>>
> > >>> Have a look at: http://wp.me/ptISx-1nQ
> > >>>
> > >>> I'd be interested to know other people's thoughts on it, and what
> > worked /
> > >>> wasn't so good about it.
> > >>>
> > >>> Best wishes
> > >>>
> > >>> Ian
> > >>>
> > >>> *Ian Gomersall*
> > >>>
> > >>
> > >>
> >
>



-- 
Judy Fleener, ObJN
Western Michigan