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No sooner was I back from Chartres, than I was able to attend this Mass in Oxford.
It was a very moving Mass. Low Mass, said by a Prelate, is most notably different in that the prelate is served by two priests - in this case, Fr John Saward, the Priest in Charge of the parish, and Fr Richard Biggerstaff - and in the prelate vesting and un-vesting in the sanctuary.
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Like all bishops saying Mass, there is the odd difference to the words used, notably in the blessings he gives.
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Although at 8o'clock in the morning, there was an excellent turnout - about 70 people all told assisted. A small group of student singers sang some motets.
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The full set of photos is here.
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How wonderful.
ReplyDeleteDeo Gratias.
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ReplyDeleteWhat a marvellous occasion ! And how beautiful the altar looks.
I cannot help but wonder if St. Greg’s has been honoured by the visit of a cardinal before ? Anyone ? And congratulations to the good Fr Saward for his expertise too.
Many thanks Dr Joe for those emotive pics.