Most of us in Tyler are in a state of shock, because we are losing our beloved Bishop Strickland.  Painful as it is, this is God’s will for us.  We should accept it and even thank God for it, for even a cross is a gift  from Him.  This does not preclude expressing our grief and asking  for God’ help, hence the Rosary Procession planned for Saturday, November 18, at 10 AM.  Please unite yourself in prayer with us.

As for the silver lining in the cloud – our loss may benefit the universal Church by increasing Bishop Strickland’s outreach and influence.

Since Bishop Strickland  is not required to be  in Tyler most of the time, His Excellency will have more time and opportunity, , to speak and to write h.  During his travels His Excellency also will have opportunities to forge ties with right- thinking Prelates and influence  those with different  views.

Dear faithful Catholics outside thedIOCESE OF   Tyler diocese Please be with us in prayers in these difficult days!

ALL HANDS ON THE DECK!

AMDG

Praay

For Bishop Strickland to remain  courageous

for the Diocese of Tyler to keeBl-Vilmos-Aporp our bishop

for thos  who  prosecute the just

for us to forgive them!

In Christo

Once again,  it will be celebrated, under the direction of Reverend Father Joseph Valentine . who reviewed all arrangements.

 What is the Tenebrae?

The Tenebrae is a combination of the  1^st two Hours of the Divine Office at  ad  Matutinum and ad Laudes during the Sacred Triduum, i.e., on  Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday

It may a be chanted or recited or be a combination of chanted and recited  portion.

 

At Saint Joseph the Worker the Church  it will be  celebrated on

 Maundy Thursday

Good Friday

Holy Saturday.

Each day it will start at  8a.m., ad will last close to two hours.

Booklet of the service willl have the full text in Latin and in English.

You are free to participate or simply listen.

• All may participate in chanting or reciting the  psalms.
• Solo performance-’ Selected men will chant or recite the lessons
• Solo or small group of  women   will chant the Reponses.

Please  come around 7.45 . 7.50 a.m.  to be seated and  -if you wish -take a sol or small group role!

 

If you are interested to know more about the Tenebrae

For nature and  history read the article of Wikipedia : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tenebrae

For preview of the text of the Tenebrae, go to

  https://divinumofficium.com/cgi-bin/horas/officium.pl

• Chose the date.
• Select Matutinum then  Laudes-
• There are pull down menus below the names of the Hours.
• For rubric, choose Rubrics 1960
• For language .
• Latin has the text I Latin only.
• English and other modern languages gives you both English  or the modern language of  your choice and  Latin
• Come, if you can – If not, send  your guardian angel!

is the first step of preparing our selves be for returnig to singing Alleluja-s at Easter.Use this time for planning for Lent, asking yourseelf.

What will I give up dring Lent?

what extra devotions will iadd to my prayer schedule during Lent?

What acts of charity towrds my neighbour will I practice during Lent?

May God help us to make good resutions and help us to keep them, AMDG.

In this holy Season of Advent

…let us  pray mre and in more way!

Here are some idieas from a devout  young man!

Tthere is a new a rticle on the  “Editorial “page!

Look ar it, read it and  -if you can – help!

…let our prayers also rise to  Heaven with or  ascending   Lord Jesus Christ !

See the  “Liturgical Notes “section for more information about this Season!

 

Start with the Litany  of  All Saints, saying it  daily  on the  e the  3 Rogation days!

Litany-AllSaints

Celebrate Ascension Thursday on Thursday!

Next day  start the Novena to the  Holy Ghost in this  beautifully  illustrated form!

HolyGhostnov -all

 

 

 

As we walk in the light, let us grow in graces.  Before this  season, the accent was on eradicating sins, sinful tendencies,  and  faults . By all means, let us continue to  examine our consciences and pull up the weeds, but in addition, let us also work  on  acquiring  more and greater virtues  !

Happy  Easter, everyone!

I heartily commend looking  at the  section/tab of “Liturgical  notes “ for more information about the  peculiarities of the liturgy of this  Season.