Last Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
we had the pleasure of a visit from Fr. Aidan Nichols, O.P.
of Blackfriars, Cambridge.
Here he is seen celebrating Holy Mass for the community
according to the Dominican Rite.
we had the pleasure of a visit from Fr. Aidan Nichols, O.P.
of Blackfriars, Cambridge.
Here he is seen celebrating Holy Mass for the community
according to the Dominican Rite.
In this Rite,
the chalice is prepared with wine and water before
the prayers at the foot of the altar.
the chalice is prepared with wine and water before
the prayers at the foot of the altar.
A third candle is placed on the altar after the Offertory.
The Elevation.
The priest's arms are fully extended for the
Unde et memores
after the Consecration.
Unde et memores
after the Consecration.
Reception of Holy Communion.
Also present were a private retreatant (far left) ...
and an aspirant exploring his vocation.
What a blessing for the retreatant and aspirant! Prayers for them as well as for you dear Brothers and Fathers
ReplyDeleteI apreciate your site and hope to visit some day. I have expierenced the Dominican Rite at the Califorfnia Mission of San Buenaventura in the City of Ventura.
ReplyDeleteJohn Rondina
Las Vegas, Nevada
Fr. Nichols is a noted theologian who has written many very well received books, including one on the theology of our Holy Father. What an amazing experience to have him with you. What a glorious continuation of the Catholic traditions of intellectual leadership and undiminished faith.
ReplyDeleteThis was very interesting! I had no idea there was a Dominican rite.
ReplyDeleteAnd another aspirant!! :-D
The Dominican Rite Mass is so awesome, really quite a piece of living History.
ReplyDeleteI met Fr Aidan in 2003 while on a retreat in France after my reversion to the Catholic Faith. He was a huge help in discovering my vocation. God bless you.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed Fr. Nichols' book on "Rome and the Eastern Churches". Thanks for sharing these photos!
ReplyDeleteI am praying daily for the aspirant , who is my son , to find his vocation serving God .
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