https://freerepublic.com/tag/sacramaents/ en-us Sat, 30 Mar 2013 16:43:02 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/3002399/posts  Why Attend the Easter Vigil?   By Deanna Bartalini - Posted on March 24, 2013 Why Attend the Easter Vigil? For many years I avoided the Easter Vigil like you avoid people who have a stomach virus.  At some point in my career as a parish minister I needed to attend.  I was not really looking forward to it.  I had heard it was very long, with many readings and a long homily.  At that time I worked at our diocese’s Cathedral but even the thought of celebrating Easter with the Bishop did not tempt me.  But duty called and... CatholicMom.com https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/3002399/posts#comment Sat, 30 Mar 2013 16:43:02 GMT