Candlemass was well and truly celebrated at Colemere this morning (Sunday Feb.4th)
On a beautiful morning in a warm church it was a real ‘work of the people’ leitourgia. Barbara made sure that the altar was ablaze with all 16 altar candles, Michael was on his best form as thurifer, Margaret led well-prepared and much needed intercessions, Fr Paul celebrated the Holy Mysteries wearing the best white vestments, and there was even a choir to lead the singing. As the worshippers approached the altar to receive Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament, they were at one with Simeon and Anna. There was a real sense of earth united with Heaven.
We ended with Keble’s beautiful Virgin Born, the Nunc Dimittis and their favourite piece of Handel. There have been many appreciative comments.
Christopher Jobson
Feature Image: Colemere Altar with candles – Christopher Jobson.