Thursday, April 11, 2013

Easter Vigil


 The High Altar before the Vigil Ceremonies began on Papa Stronsay


Preparations in the Sacristy


The Easter Fire prepared by Br Valentine seen on left


Br Yousef Marie sings the Exsultet for the first time as a Deacon




Father Anthony Mary for the first time as a priest blesses the Pascal Water


Holy Mass begins.


 Br Yousef as deacon assists Fr Anthony as he celebrates Holy Mass


The Regina Caeli rings out as our hearts are filled with joy
 as the Lenten Fast is now at an end!


Easter Sunday morning is calm, bright and sunny


The Holy Island of Papa Stronsay as see from our boat.

5 comments:

  1. Beards seem to be contagious ;-)

    Splendid pictures! You can see your love for God through the beauty of the liturgy.

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  2. Beautiful photos Brothers!

    Thank you for sharing them with us.

    You all look to be doing very well.

    Keep us in your prayers.
    Blessed Easter!

    Devotedly

    Fr Michael Mary

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  3. I couldn't help but think of St Brendan and the whale when I saw the photo of the Vigil fire. :)

    I hope you all had a Holy Easter Week.

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  4. The carpet going up to the steps to the altar is a concern; rods to anchor it would make it safer.

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  5. Is Brother Valentine a new man? I have not heard of him before. Did a postulant sneak into the habit when we were asleep? Well, anyhow, CONGRATULATIONS Brother!

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