Tenebrae: Service of Shadows

The word ‘tenebrae’ is Latin for shadows. The purpose of the Tenebrae service is to mediate deeply on the passion story. Christ’s betrayal, abandonment, and agony are felt deeply in this prayer. However, we are left remembering that the story is not over, and that Christ will fulfill His mission in three days’ time.

Led by Father John Tonkin, we will reflect on Christ’s Passion in scripture readings as the shadows gather around us with the extinguishing of candles.