We held a Tenebrae service at our church. In the service we remember the seven last words of Jesus, with the reading of Scripture, a short meditation, and a choral presentation. At the beginning of the service, eight candles were lit on the altar, one for each of the Words, and the eighth representing Jesus. After each meditation, the speaker goes to the altar and extinguishes a candle. At the end, the Christ candle is extinguished and everyone leaves in silence.
This year I was praying the Rosary during the moments of silence. At the end of the service I had the last Mystery of Sorrow left, which is the Crucifixion. As I sat in the darkness reflecting on this Mystery, I started weeping. It wasn't any particular thought. No profound awareness. Just the weeping as I finished praying. Then the tears ended, and I left the sanctuary in silence.
This year I was praying the Rosary during the moments of silence. At the end of the service I had the last Mystery of Sorrow left, which is the Crucifixion. As I sat in the darkness reflecting on this Mystery, I started weeping. It wasn't any particular thought. No profound awareness. Just the weeping as I finished praying. Then the tears ended, and I left the sanctuary in silence.
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