Prior Michael offers a message for Easter: “I think about contrasts. This week’s Easter liturgy begins with a contrast. In the darkness of the night of Holy Saturday, we light a fire outside and then bring that fire into the Church. The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light. Jesus Christ, the Light of the World, has risen from the dead.”
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To the north of the choir in the Abbey’s Church of Saint Gregory the Great, one may have noticed two simple side doors leading to a connecting hallway. One may also have caught glimpse of a stained-glass window, adding illumination and intrigue to the view. We shed some light on this passageway and the beautiful windows it contains.
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Portsmouth Ordo, April 4-11
The Easter Octave
Sunday, April 4: Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
Monday, April 5: Monday of Easter Octave
Tuesday, April 6: Tuesday of Easter Octave
Wednesday, April 7: Wednesday of Easter Octave
Thursday, April 8: Thursday of Easter Octave
Friday, April 9: Friday of Easter Octave
Saturday, April 10: Saturday of Easter Octave
Sunday, April 11: Second Sunday of Easter: Divine Mercy Sunday
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