The Paschal Candle is lit. “May the light of Christ rising in glory dispel the darkness of our hearts and minds.” #oxfordoratory
Christ is risen! Happy Easter from the Fathers and Brothers of the Oratory! #oxfordoratory
“Our shepherd, the fountain of living water is gone, at whose departure the sun was darkened: for the one who held the first man captive is in turn taken captive: this day our Saviour burst the gates and bars of death. He has utterly destroyed the dungeons of hell, and overthrown the powers of the devil. For the one who held the first man captive is in turn taken captive: this day our Saviour burst the gates and bars of death.”
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“O my people, what have I done to thee? Or how have I offended you?
Answer me.” #oxfordoratory
“All they that passed by the way have clapped their hands at thee: they have hissed, and wagged their heads at the daughter of Jerusalem, saying: Is this the city of perfect beauty, the joy of all the earth?” (Lamentations 2:15)
The altar prepared for Tenebrae this morning. #oxfordoratory
“Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation.” (Mark 14:38) #oxfordoratory