Lenten Vespers

At my parish of Holy Rosary in Tacoma, we are celebrating Sunday Vespers as we do each Lent. While some weeks, this will be simple chanted Vespers, most weeks this year it will be a form of Solemn Vespers.

Father Wichert led us in Solemn Vespers last night, chanted in the Presence of the exposed Blessed Sacrament. This was followed by Benediction and the singing of the Marian antiphon.

It was glorious.

Our choir director, Mrs. Victoria Solenberger, facilitated the chant, and we were joined by Rev. Jerry Sherbourne. Afterward, he said to me, “this is the way you celebrate liturgy!”

So, please, join us in the coming weeks if you are local and able. Chanted Vespers is a beautiful and traditional way of worship in our faith.