Greetings (See Second Reading)
To the One who is sitting on the throne
and to the Lamb
be all praise, honor, glory and power.
May the Risen Lord be with you all.
R/ And also with you.
To the One who is sitting on the throne
and to the Lamb
be all praise, honor, glory and power.
May the Risen Lord be with you all.
R/ And also with you.
Saturday within Octave of Easter, April 23
Thursday within the Octave of Easter, April 21
Acts 3:11-26 / Luke 24:35-48
Jesus instructs his disciples; You are to be my witnesses.
Tuesday Within Easter Octave, April 19
Acts 2:36-41
/ John 20:11-18
Jesus speaks to Mary of Magdala; "Stop holding on to me."
When there was sin, the world was in the grip of darkness. We celebrate tonight how Jesus came in that darkness to bring us the light of God's love by his death and resurrection. Now a new era could begin for the world and for all of us. This is why we light the fire, for Jesus came to light in us the fire of his love and hope. Let its flames leap up high in us and make us fervent. We kindle the light and profess that Jesus Christ is our light and the light of the world. We follow him and ask him to make us lights on the path of others. What a joy for us!
PART II: SERVICE OF THE WORD
April 11 Monday:
The context: The scene depicted in today’s Gospel reading took place exactly one week before the crucifixion of Jesus.