Saturday, April 11, 2009

Easter Vigil in the Holy Night of Easter

Today's readings: April 11, 2009
Easter Sunday The Resurrection of the Lord -
At the Easter Vigil in the Holy Night of Easter
Reading One: Gn 1:1-2:2 or 1:1, 26-31a ;
Responsorial Psalm: Ps 104:1-2, 5-6, 10, 12, 13-14, 24, 35 ;
Second Reading: Gn 22:1-18 or 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18 ;
Responsorial Psalm: Ps 16:5, 8, 9-10, 11 ;
Reading Three: Ex 14:15-15:1 ;
Responsorial Psalm: Ex 15:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 17-18 ;
Reading Four: Is 54:5-14 ;
Responsorial Psalm: Ps 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11-12, 13 ;
Reading Five: Is 55:1-11 ;
Responsorial Psalm: Is 12:2-3, 4, 5-6 ;
Reading Six: Bar 3:9-15, 32C4:4 ;
Responsorial Psalm: Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11 ;
Reading Seven: Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28 ;
Responsorial Psalm: Ps 51:12-13, 14-15, 18-19 ;
Epistle: Rom 6:3-11 ;
Responsorial Psalm: Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23 ;
Gospel: Mk 16:1-7 ;

or go to this page (for all the sections listed above, with options on one page) And here's an audio file; & reflections (video)

The Easter Vigil Mass is probably the best mass of the year. For me it is anyway. If you have never experienced an Easter Vigil Mass, try it out this year. You will not be disappointed.

Nothing to add - just do the readings, or listen to the mp3. Happy Easter - spread the Good News!!!

Here's some music, depending on your taste. You can go with something more rocking



Something really joyful, rocking and global



or if you want a Gregorian Chant,



HAPPY EASTER !!!!