Tenebrae – A Service of Darkness

The service of Tenebrae follows a tradition of the church dating back to the eighth century. From Latin, the word Tenebrae means “darkness” and commemorates the final hours of our Lord’s life on earth, as he suffered death upon the cross. In the early church, the service of Tenebrae was celebrated on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of the Holy Week. The spirit…

Ruth 1, 4:13-17 “Your God, My God”

Naomi’s doom – After her husband and sons die, she is without means in a foreign land. Ruth’s love – Ruth’s love, only understood in context of Naomi’s doom, as Ruth is now without means in a foreign land. The Kinsman Redeemer – a protector, provider and restorer. Boaz provides all three! Why? Sacrificial love – Ruth uses covenant name of the…