Holy Week and Easter were absolutely beautiful here at the monastery! There are some lovely photos of the ceremonies posted on the Saint Benedict Center site.
The rich symbolisms, and chants of the Sacred Triduum in the traditional rite are unsurpassed. It is truly a soul-stirring experience to walk in the footsteps of the Man of Sorrows through Holy Thursday and Good Friday. Holy Saturday and the Easter Vigil are brimming with expectation …and the glory of Easter morning is truly radiant! He is risen!
The week that follows is full of its own monastery traditions, as we break from school to spend time with the Risen Christ. The days of quiet peace and celebration are relished by all the Sisters. Easter Monday always features a “walk to Emmaus” …which took us to our local cemetery this year where we sang Easter songs for our dearly departed. Even the weather reflected the glory of Easter! Reading, gardening and catching up on personal projects was a great break from the daily routine. From start to finish it was one glorious Alleluia!
Enoy a look at our Holy Week, Easter and Easter Week in the photo gallery below!
Lenten Holy Hour
Sacristan works
Palm Sunday
Procession of Palms
Palm Weaving
Prepared for Holy Thursday
Altar of Repose ready
Holy Thursday
Altar of Repose
Watch and pray
Convent Chapel Good Friday
Holy Saturday Community Rosary
Monastery Transportation
Delicious Decorating
Cookies for volunteers
New Fire
Exultet
Easter Vigil
Blessing of the Water
Easter Vigil
Shrine of the Risen Christ
Easter Sunrise
Easter Sunday
Walk to Emmaus
He is Risen!
Picnic
Yard Work
Gardening
Looking toward Convent
Convent Reflections
School Addition
