From the program... "the service of Tenebrae is an ancient church tradition, dating back to the fifth century. it dramatizes the suffering, death, and burial of Jesus Christ. The service moves from light to darkness. Seven candles are gradually extinguished, symbolizing the flight and denial of the disciples and friends of Jesus after the crucifixion... we remember that Jesus this night gave -- and gives -- us a new commandment: 'this is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you... This I command you, to love one another.' (John 13:34)"
From the Call to Worship: ".... O God, help me this night not to fall away from you and from Jesus. Strengthen my faith. Increase my love for you. I have come to be washed, fed, and healed."
Prayer of Confession: "Spirit of Christ be with us now. We try to avoid this journey you are taking. We may not watch and pray with you. We may deny you. Help us to face our fear of the Cross on which you died. Help us to face the crosses we must carry to honor your life...."
From the Litanies of Response: "... yet in our daily confusion sometimes we forget you... we have avoided opportunities to cry out against injustice.... yet we have stood by and watched even when we witness suffering...when our own clamoring deafens our hearing, will you knock again....?"
"May we learn by your example to love others as we love ourselves."
"We need a fuller understanding of life's meaning in our own existence... we need a vision that enables us to see the creation of your kingdom on earth... we need the comforting assurance of your presence."
"As this day ends, the darkness surrounds us. Give us light... send us peace... show us joy... grant us forgiveness... establish your live in and among us... "
"Help us to bear the burden of these moments... to follow with strength the paths you have laid for us... beyond dimness into fuller understanding of your will... that we may not stumble in darkness, but follow with blessing and joy where Jesus leads.""
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