A Forced Grief – Triduum In The Cloister

A HandmaidHPB Vocations, Lent, News, Triduum

We know the Triduum ends in glory and resurrection but we must permit mourning. We must rest in the silent weeping for Christ. This is why our holy hours continue before empty tabernacles. It is a necessary exercise in praying with the Church at the tomb.

Even while knowing our Spouse is making all things new in his sleep of death we allow ourselves the mournful wait alone in an empty oratory. A sadness that yet quivers with hope – a hope soon to be fulfilled in our lives of time and space and eternally when Christ comes again.

Resurrexit Sicut Dixit!!!

Holy Week 2025

A HandmaidLent, News, Triduum

It’s Holy Week. Very soon we shall sing Alleluia again. In the mean time, we can allow sorrow and repentance side by side with hope.

Historic Holy Week and Easter for Handmaids

A HandmaidHISTORY, HPB Vocations, Triduum

Easter approaches! It’s Holy Week! Our Crucifix and statues are covered in Chapel. We are unpacking and digging out processional crosses, candles and bells, dusting, scrubbing, and polishing. We are preparing and printing out booklets with hymns, music, and prayers for each wonderful event that marks Holy Week and the Triduum. Choir practices are brushing up on Passion and Paschaltide …