Everything is accomplished. The Savior's mortal corpse rests in peace, in the dark night of the tomb. Thus passes this day, without Mass, in the dark night of faith, reinforced by the prayer of the psalmist: “Thou wilt not leave my soul in hell, because thou lovest me; Nor yet wilt give thy Holy One corruption for to see” (psalm XVI). From this hope springs the certainty of the Resurrection: “you will show me the way of life, you will fill me with joy before your face” (Idem): In the middle of the night, the light of the Resurrection springs, “Exultet iam angelica turba caelorum” - “Let the crowd of angels in heaven now rejoice with joy.” “Alleluia, Confitemini Domino quoniam bonus,” “give thanks to the Lord because He is good!”
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In these moments of seclusion and self-isolation, the Benedictines of Jouques open the doors of their cloister and invite us to reconnect with our essence, in communion with each other in prayer through the Gregorian Chants.
Gregorian is a monodic sung prayer originating in the 8th century and sung by the Sisters exactly as it has been uninterruptedly for centuries. These chants awaken us to the most intimate, profound parts of our being. We wish for you to find peace, consolation, hope, and a sense of communion even while the current circumstances prevent us from gathering.
