Posted on 04/16/2006 7:21:13 AM PDT by Salvation
Easter Sunday
The Resurrection of the Lord
The Mass of Easter Day
Reading 1
Acts 10:34a, 37-43
Peter proceeded to speak and said:
You know what has happened all over Judea,
beginning in Galilee after the baptism
that John preached,
how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth
with the Holy Spirit and power.
He went about doing good
and healing all those oppressed by the devil,
for God was with him.
We are witnesses of all that he did
both in the country of the Jews and in Jerusalem.
They put him to death by hanging him on a tree.
This man God raised on the third day and granted that he be visible,
not to all the people, but to us,
the witnesses chosen by God in advance,
who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead.
He commissioned us to preach to the people
and testify that he is the one appointed by God
as judge of the living and the dead.
To him all the prophets bear witness,
that everyone who believes in him
will receive forgiveness of sins through his name.
Responsorial Psalm
Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23
R. (24) This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad.
or:
R. Alleluia.
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good,
for his mercy endures forever.
Let the house of Israel say,
His mercy endures forever.
R. This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad.
or:
R. Alleluia.
The right hand of the LORD has struck with power;
the right hand of the LORD is exalted.
I shall not die, but live,
and declare the works of the LORD.
R. This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad.
or:
R. Alleluia.
The stone which the builders rejected
has become the cornerstone.
By the LORD has this been done;
it is wonderful in our eyes.
R. This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad.
or:
R. Alleluia.
Reading II
Col 3:1-4
Brothers and sisters:
If then you were raised with Christ, seek what is above,
where Christ is seated at the right hand of God.
Think of what is above, not of what is on earth.
For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.
When Christ your life appears,
then you too will appear with him in glory.
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1 Cor 5:6b-8
Brothers and sisters:
Do you not know that a little yeast leavens all the dough?
Clear out the old yeast,
so that you may become a fresh batch of dough,
inasmuch as you are unleavened.
For our paschal lamb, Christ, has been sacrificed.
Therefore, let us celebrate the feast,
not with the old yeast, the yeast of malice and wickedness,
but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth.
Gospel
Jn 20:1-9
On the first day of the week,
Mary of Magdala came to the tomb early in the morning,
while it was still dark,
and saw the stone removed from the tomb.
So she ran and went to Simon Peter
and to the other disciple whom Jesus loved, and told them,
They have taken the Lord from the tomb,
and we dont know where they put him.
So Peter and the other disciple went out and came to the tomb.
They both ran, but the other disciple ran faster than Peter
and arrived at the tomb first;
he bent down and saw the burial cloths there, but did not go in.
When Simon Peter arrived after him,
he went into the tomb and saw the burial cloths there,
and the cloth that had covered his head,
not with the burial cloths but rolled up in a separate place.
Then the other disciple also went in,
the one who had arrived at the tomb first,
and he saw and believed.
For they did not yet understand the Scripture
that he had to rise from the dead.
O God, come to my aid.
O Lord, make haste to help me.
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit,
as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,
world without end.
Amen. Alleluia.
A suitable hymn may be inserted at this point.
Psalm 109 (110) |
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The Messiah, king and priest |
The Lord has said to my lord: Sit at my right hand while I make your enemies into your footstool. From Sion the Lord will give you a sceptre, and you will rule in the midst of your foes. Royal power is yours in the day of your strength, glorious and holy; from the time of your birth, before the dawn. The Lord has sworn, and he will not repent: You are a priest for ever, a priest of the priesthood of Melchisedech. The Lord is at your right hand, and on the day of his anger he will shatter kings. He will judge the nations, he will pile high their skulls; he will drink from the stream as he goes he will hold his head high. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. |
Psalm 113A (114) |
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Israel set free from Egypt |
When Israel came out of Egypt, Jacobs people from a land of strangers, Judah became his sanctuary and Israel his domain. The sea saw it, and fled; the Jordan flowed backwards at the sight; the mountains leapt like rams; the hills, like yearling sheep. Sea, what was it, what made you flee? And you, Jordan, why did you flow uphill? Mountains, why did you leap like rams? Hills, like yearling sheep? Tremble, Earth, at the presence of the Lord, the presence of the Lord of Jacob, who has turned the rock into a pool of water and made a fountain out of the flint. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. |
Canticle | Apocalypse 19 |
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The wedding of the Lamb | |
Alleluia. Salvation and glory and power belong to our God, because his judgements are true and just. Alleluia. Alleluia. Praise our God, all his servants, and you who fear him, small and great. Alleluia. Alleluia. For the Lord reigns, our God, the Almighty: let us rejoice and exult and give him glory. Alleluia. Alleluia. The marriage of the Lamb has come, and his spouse has made herself ready. Alleluia. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. |
A short Bible reading and responsory may follow here. |
Canticle | Magnificat |
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My soul rejoices in the Lord | |
My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God, my salvation. For he has shown me such favour me, his lowly handmaiden. Now all generations will call me blessed, because the mighty one has done great things for me. His name is holy, his mercy lasts for generation after generation for those who revere him. He has put forth his strength: he has scattered the proud and conceited, torn princes from their thrones; but lifted up the lowly. He has filled the hungry with good things; the rich he has sent away empty. He has come to the help of his servant Israel, he has remembered his mercy as he promised to our fathers, to Abraham and his children for ever. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. |
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Our Father, who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those that trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. |
A concluding prayer may follow here. |
May the Lord bless us and keep us from all harm; and may he lead us to eternal life. |
A M E N |
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Sunday, April 16, 2006 Meditation John 20:1-9 Easter Sunday Cant you just imagine the conversation that God had with Jesus on the first Easter? So often we think about what God wants to say to us, but today lets think about the joy and accolades that the Father gave to Jesus. My Son, I am so glad that the trial is over and that you have triumphed. You endured the shame and the hatred of a people who did not understand that you came for them. Your love was shunned, yet you gave it so freely. I am so proud that you turned your cheek even when you were spit upon. I am so proud that you showed my people what true love looks like." Thank you, my Son, for bringing my people home. Your death has torn in two the veil that separated us. Your blood has washed away their sins. No longer do they have to hide as Adam and Eve did. Instead, they can now come into the light and receive all the healing and joy I have stored up for them." My Son, you are coming back to me. How I long to embrace you and clothe you in glory once more. You have defeated sin, and once more you can see me in my fullness. We are no longer separated! You are leaving those you have loved with an everlasting love, but each of them will join you one day in the kingdom, where the angels will dance and the elders will bow down in worship. That day is coming, Son, when we all will be together at last." O my people, see the victory my Son has gained for you. Come join in the celebration feast. You were lost but are now found. You were blind but now can see. Come now, and share in our love! Dear Jesus, we love you! Thank you for your gift of eternal life. You have made it possible for us to return to the Father and to know his love intimately. Who are we that you would love us this much? No less than your very own children. All praise and glory to you now and forever! Acts 10:34,37-43; Psalm 118:1-2,16-17,22-23; Colossians 3:1-4 |
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Jn 20:1-9 | ||
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1 | And on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalen cometh early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre: and she saw the stone taken away from the sepulchre. | una autem sabbati Maria Magdalene venit mane cum adhuc tenebrae essent ad monumentum et videt lapidem sublatum a monumento |
2 | She ran therefore and cometh to Simon Peter and to the other disciple whom Jesus loved and saith to them: They have taken away the Lord out of the sepulchre: and we know not where they have laid him. | cucurrit ergo et venit ad Simonem Petrum et ad alium discipulum quem amabat Iesus et dicit eis tulerunt Dominum de monumento et nescimus ubi posuerunt eum |
3 | Peter therefore went out, and the other disciple: and they came to the sepulchre. | exiit ergo Petrus et ille alius discipulus et venerunt ad monumentum |
4 | And they both ran together: and that other disciple did outrun Peter and came first to the sepulchre. | currebant autem duo simul et ille alius discipulus praecucurrit citius Petro et venit primus ad monumentum |
5 | And when he stooped down, he saw the linen cloths lying: but yet he went not in. | et cum se inclinasset videt posita linteamina non tamen introivit |
6 | Then cometh Simon Peter, following him, and went into the sepulchre: and saw the linen cloths lying, | venit ergo Simon Petrus sequens eum et introivit in monumentum et videt linteamina posita |
7 | And the napkin that had been about his head, not lying with the linen cloths, but apart, wrapped up into one place. | et sudarium quod fuerat super caput eius non cum linteaminibus positum sed separatim involutum in unum locum |
8 | Then that other disciple also went in, who came first to the sepulchre: and he saw and believed. | tunc ergo introivit et ille discipulus qui venerat primus ad monumentum et vidit et credidit |
9 | For as yet they knew not the scripture, that he must rise again from the dead. | nondum enim sciebant scripturam quia oportet eum a mortuis resurgere |
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Let There Be Life |
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The women set out early to carry out their somber task (Mk 16:1). It was the first day of the week, the day on which God had said let there be light (Gn 1). But their mood was black, for the One Who had called Himself the Light of the World lay cold in a dark tomb. |
He is risen indeed!
I hope you had a blessed Easter!
Praise the Lord for the empty tomb!
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An explanation of the liturgy of the Easter Masses.
Sequence
Before the Gospel is proclaimed, the ancient sequence Victimae Paschali of Easter Sunday is read or sung. The Sequence (Sequentia) is the liturgical hymn of the Mass, which occurs on four feasts: Easter, Pentecost, Corpus Christi and Our Lady of Sorrows. This sequence, Victimae Paschali is attributed to Wipo of Burgundy, who was chaplain of the German Emperor Conrad II during the 11th century.
Christians, to the Paschal VictimThe Alleluia verse throughout the week is "This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad, Alleluia." There is also a special preface of Easter. And when the Eucharistic Prayer I is used, the special Easter forms of "In union with the whole Church":
Offer your thankful praises!A Lamb the sheep redeems: Christ,
who only is sinless,
Reconciles sinners to the Father.Death and life have contended
in that combat stupendous:
The Prince of life, who died, reigns immortal.Speak, Mary, declaring
What you saw, wayfaring.
"The tomb of Christ, who is living,
The glory of Jesus' resurrection;Bright angels attesting,
The shroud and napkin resting.
Yes, my Christ my hope is arisen:To Galilee he goes before you."
Christ indeed from death is risen,
our new life obtaining.
Have mercy, victor King, ever reigning!Amen. Alleluia.
In union of the whole Churchand "Father, accept this offering" (Hanc Igitur) is used.
we celebrate that day (night)
when Jesus Christ, our Lord,
rose from the dead in his human body.
Father, accept this offeringFinally, at the dismissal, the deacon or priest sings or says:
from your whole family
and from those born into the new life
of water and the Holy Spirit
with all their sins forgiven.
Grant us your peace in this life,
save us from final damnation,
and count us among those you have chosen.
Go in the peace of Christ, allelulia, alleluia.
or
The Mass is ended, go in peace, alleluia, alleluia.
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Go in peace to love and serve the Lord, alleluia, alleluia.Response: Thanks be to God, alleluia, allleluia.
Activity Source: Original Text (JGM) by Jennifer Gregory Miller, © Copyright 2003, 2004, 2005 by Jennifer Gregory Miller
CHRIST IS RISEN AND THE POWER OF HIS RESURRECTION BLAZES THROUGH EUCHARIST
[adapted from Secrets of the Eucharist]:
Christ is risen and the power of His resurrection blazes through the Eucharist.
The formula for salvation was given to us at the Last Supper. Pray. Have faith. Love as Jesus loved. Be as humble as Christ was when He washed the feet of His disciples.
This, it is indicated, will lead to a pleasant afterlife. This is the safest way. This is the narrow gate.
Serve others. Serve God. Praise God. Love your Creator with all your heart.
Love the Trinity. Love the Holy Spirit. Love Christ.
If you do nothing else in life, love well. Love and suffer well. Love as Jesus loved on the Cross.
When we meditate on His goodness, as evidenced through the Resurrection, we are in touch with His Spirit, which transcends time and space (as indicated that Easter morning) and pervades the universe.
Praise Him every day. Praise the Risen Lord. When we praise and adore God, when we glorify Jesus, when our love is proven by how we endure our trials, we are invoking God in the most powerful fashion and can feel the peace of His love.
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