Vespers follows the Mass of the presanctified. Here, in WausauThe Blessed Sacrament is incensed before bringing It in procession to the high altarThe unveiling of the CrossDuring the chanting of the Passion, all kneel when the death of Our Lord is proclaimedGood Friday liturgy in WausauThe people kneel outside while the ministers retrieve the Blessed Sacrament from the altar of reposeAdoration of the CrossChanting of the Passion in LoisyStations of the Cross in LoisyOn Good Friday, the community meal is served by the superior. Here, in LoisyThe celebrant raises the Host (that had been at the altar of repose) for the adoration of the people and then consumes It.Adoration of the Cross by the ministers and servants and then the sisters and the faithfulIn Ardee, the priest is prostrate while the altar is preparedGood Friday liturgy in PrestonThe Blessed Sacrament will be brought from the altar of repose to the high altarThe Cross is unveiledThe chanting of the Passion at Maria EngelportVespers in LivornoThe Blessed Sacrament from the altar of repose is carried in procession to the high altar. It will then be consumed by the celebrant. Good Friday is the only day of the year when there is no consecration.The Cross is progressively unveiled while the celebrant chants "Behold the wood of the Cross on which hung the salvation of the world,” while the people respond: "Come, let us adore."Chanting of the PassionThe three ministers prostrate themselves as the servants prepare the altar. Here, in Livorno
