Visit of Fr. Aidan Nichols, O.P.

Last Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
we had the pleasure of a visit from Fr. Aidan Nichols, O.P.
of Blackfriars, Cambridge.
Here he is seen celebrating Holy Mass for the community
according to the Dominican Rite.

In this Rite,
the chalice is prepared with wine and water before
the prayers at the foot of the altar.

A third candle is placed on the altar after the Offertory.

The Elevation.

The priest's arms are fully extended for the
Unde et memores
after the Consecration.

Reception of Holy Communion.

Also present were a private retreatant (far left) ...

and an aspirant exploring his vocation.