The Easter Vigil liturgy is saturated with his holiness.
Abundant Blessings...new fire...new water...the scriptural history of our salvation...new Catholics...Baptisms...Confirmation...First Eucharist...invocation of the Saints...all supported with beautiful music.
Behold, he makes all things new.
Christ is the Alpha and the Omega.
This solemn night gives birth to the mystery of new hope.
This is a most holy night...a most sacred night when we commemorate Christ fulfilling the promise of eternal life. We remember all that he has done for us and we celebrate because we believe. We believe that we shall see the goodness of the Lord. We believe that we shall walk in the land of the living with the Lord.
We believe that we too shall be made new.
We believe that we too shall be made new.
We gather as a community to bear witness, but also to watch and pray together. We gather in solidarity with the newest Catholics. In truth they in turn inspire me to renew my faith.
The Light of Christ triumphantly enters into a darkened worship space. The new paschal candle annonces the saving light that dispels all darkness is here. This very large pillar candle of fire is prominently placed for all to see in the sanctuary.
The church gives us both Old Testament and New Testament readings, nine in all as we trace the history of our creation...the faith of Abraham...the safe passage of the Israelites...reassuring words that God will be there to take us back...the invitation to come to the water...acknowledging the wisdom of God...purified through God proving his holiness...
Romans 6:3-11 ~~~ Psalm 118 ~~~ Mark 16: 1-7
We are baptized into life and death with Christ. We will be joined with Christ in his Ressurection. Death will no longer have power over us...he makes all things new.
Alleluia...Alleluia...Alleluia
We have reason to rejoice the tomb is empty. The stone has been rolled back...Jesus is clothed in his glory. He makes all things new...Mary and the others were amazed at what they did not find. They did not find the body of Jesus they had come to anoint.
The glorious Jesus whom they did not recognize instructed them with a message to deliver to the disciples and Peter.
"He is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him, as he told you."
Mark 16:7
The Light of Christ triumphantly enters into a darkened worship space. The new paschal candle annonces the saving light that dispels all darkness is here. This very large pillar candle of fire is prominently placed for all to see in the sanctuary.
The church gives us both Old Testament and New Testament readings, nine in all as we trace the history of our creation...the faith of Abraham...the safe passage of the Israelites...reassuring words that God will be there to take us back...the invitation to come to the water...acknowledging the wisdom of God...purified through God proving his holiness...
Romans 6:3-11 ~~~ Psalm 118 ~~~ Mark 16: 1-7
We are baptized into life and death with Christ. We will be joined with Christ in his Ressurection. Death will no longer have power over us...he makes all things new.
Alleluia...Alleluia...Alleluia
We have reason to rejoice the tomb is empty. The stone has been rolled back...Jesus is clothed in his glory. He makes all things new...Mary and the others were amazed at what they did not find. They did not find the body of Jesus they had come to anoint.
The glorious Jesus whom they did not recognize instructed them with a message to deliver to the disciples and Peter.
"He is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him, as he told you."
Mark 16:7
He goes before us making all things new.
Spring is the most appropriate time of the year for us to celebrate the Resurrection. Nature responds every year to his credit and for his glory...
making all things new.
New things are fresh and clean. They smell pure not at all life the decay of death.
We prayed during this Lent for a clean heart and our prayers are answered with much more. We have been given a fresh start. We have been given another opportunity to respond to the question..."Who do you say that I am?"
I say, Lord, you are the one I am forever grateful to for leading me to your side.
I am forever grateful for being given abundant graces.
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