Thanksgiving
Posted by Terry Nelson on Nov 21st, 2007
Carthusians making their thanksgiving after Communion.
The Carthusians have an unique rite which differs slightly from the traditional Roman Rite. Their Office is awesome, in Latin - and of course Gregorian chant - however the cadence is very solemn and much slower than other monastic offices.
The position of the Carthusian post-communion thanksgiving emulates that of John the Evangelist when he rested his head against the chest of Our Lord. It may look cozy and comfortable, nevertheless it is not.
November 21st, 2007 at 12:02 pm
God’s Marines.
November 21st, 2007 at 12:49 pm
Thanks for sharing that.