The procession of the Blessed Sacrament.

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After the Mass, the Blessed Sacrament is carried in procession to an "altar of repose".

The Blessed Sacrament, or the Body and Blood of Christ, is a devotional name used in the Roman Catholic Church to refer to the Host and wine after they have been consecrated in the sacrament of the Eucharist. Christians in these traditions believe in the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharistic elements of the bread and wine, and hence carry out Eucharistic adoration.

The altar of repose is an altar in a Catholic church where the Communion host, consecrated in the Mass on Holy Thursday, is reserved until the Mass of the  following day, Good Friday.
In the Mass on Holy Thursday two hosts are consecrated; after the consumption of the first, the second Host is placed in a chalice. This remains in the centre of the altar till the end of Mass, when it is carried in solemn procession to the altar of repose, there to remain in the tabernacle.

Comments

[Legabal]

I like the image of the sloping church and these mysterious lights I join the magic blue.

[William]

I really like that church shot, fantastic

[groovyf]

That first image is stunning. I'm a big fan of night-lit buildings

[ChickyBabe]

Beautiful night shot Sidney! :)

[deji77]

Like everyone else it seems I too am drawn to the first shot. Absolutely splendid!

[dave]

Can't help but react to the dramatic lighting on the church.

I think, instead of the chalice (the one that contains the wine), you are referring to the monstrance, which is used to display the consecrated Host. One thing off with the way they're doing the procession: they're not kneeling when the Host passes by.

[Ashish Sidapara]

Gotta love the first shot, just stunning!!

[kikomeister]

the first picture is lovely. is this still in morong?

[Toe]

That first photo is just beautiful Sydney! :)

[Paul Wood]

Always enjoy your images, Sidney.

[henri]

La deuxième photo à partir du haut du prête est trop marrante ;-)

[pieterbie]

Wow, that first shot is really great with the tower in the composition.

[max]

> où les miracles se passe

parle-t-il des prêtres qui violent de petits enfants? ça juste malade ..

[max]

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[bw]

the first pic is a great shot. Love the background of the sky :)

[Gary]

yes the church is very dramatic, a place where mircacles could happen

[Must Be That Girl]

Hi Sidney!

Everybody's raving about the picture of the church... impressive!

[kalyan]

Some well captured shots of the occasion especially the first one is absolutely wonderful and nice to know of the occasion from your documentary.

[david]

just catching up with this series - fascinating to see and read as always.

[tina]

nice nice... :)

[max]

peut-etre il court pour gouvernor en pampanga?

[ces]

Sidney, I admire your patience for attending this long-winded mass to capture these photographs for us to enjoy. Thank you.

P.S. The people of Morong, Rizal have you to thank for making them famous. I have never heard of Morong, Rizal before. Is their town's namesake after the Moors (Moros, Moslems)?

[LAR]

I love the first picture! Great shot! :)

[John]

Another great series. I really like the top shot of the church.

[gibbs cadiz]

hi there, wonderful pictures! mind trading links? :)