(This is the whole vigil of Readings and Holy Saturday Mass – It is traditionally much longer than the usual Mass and filled with ancient beauty and profound symbolism) The Easter Vigil in the Holy Night STRUCTURE OF THE CEREMONY I. The Solemn Beginning of the Vigil (also known as "Lucernarium"): Blessing of the Fire, Procession, Exsultet II. The Liturgy of Word: Readings/psalms/prayers, Gloria, Homily III. Renewal of baptism IV. The Liturgy of Eucharist: Preface of Easter I, (Easter Communicantes, Hanc igitur in Euch. Prayer I) V. The Concluding Rites: Dismissal with Alleluia READINGS: I Gen 1:1 - 2:2: God saw all he had made, and indeed it was good. Ps 103:1-2, 5-6, 10, 12-14, 24, 35: R. Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth. II Gen 22:1-18: Abraham's sacrifice of Isaac. Ps 15:5, 8-11: R. Keep me safe, O God; you are my hope. III Ex 14:15 - 15:1: Tell the children of Israel to march on, to walk through the sea on dry ground. Ex 15:1-6, 17-18: R. Let us sing to the Lord; he has covered himself in glory. IV Is 54:5-14: But with everlasting love I have taken pity on you, says the Lord, your redeemer. Ps 29:2, 4-6, 11-13: R. I will praise you, Lord, for you have rescued me. V Is 55:1-11: Come to me and your soul will live. With you I will make an everlasting covenant. Is 12:2-6: R. You will draw water joyfully from the springs of salvation. VI Baruch 3:9-15,32 - 4:4: Walk in the way of God and you will live in peace forever. Ps 18:8-11: R. Lord, you have the words of everlasting life. VII Ezek 36:16-28: I shall pour clean water over you and I shall give you a new heart. Ps 41:3, 5; 42:3, 4: R. Like a deer that longs for running streams, my soul longs for you, my God. Rom 6:3-11: Christ, having been raised from the dead, will never die again. Ps 117:1-2, 16-17, 22-23: R. Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia. Luke 24:1-12 (JB) “Why look among the dead for someone who is alive?” Blessing of Water Renewal of Baptism Promises Sprinkling of Holy Water Image Credit: https://creator.nightcafe.studio/creation/sCK2DvPfb7MekaYpAAeA/a-catholic-priest-dressed-in-white-chasuble-and-vestments-carries-the-large-lit-easter-candle-into-t?ru=Paul-Evangelion Prayers and chants — Roman Missal, 3rd edition, © 2010, The International Commission on English in the liturgy. (ICEL) Scriptures - New Revised Standard Version: © 1989, and 2009 by the NCC-USA. (National Council of Churches of Christ - USA) "The Psalms" ©1963, 2009, The Grail - Collins publishers. Prayers of the Faithful - " Together we pray" by Robert Borg'. E.J. Dwyer, Publishers, (1993) . (Sydney Australia). Sung "Mass In Honour of St. Ralph Sherwin" - By Jeffrey M. Ostrowski. The Gloria, Copyright © 2011 ccwatershed.org. - "Today I Arise" - For Trisha J Kelly. Original words and music by Paul W. Kelly. Inspired by St Patrick's Prayer. Arranged and sung, with additional lyrics by Stefan Kelk. 2019. "Quiet Time." Instrumental Reflection music. Written by Paul W Kelly. 1988, 2007. & This arrangement: Stefan Kelk, 2020. Sound Engineering and editing - P.W. Kelly. Microphones: - Shure MV5 Digital Condenser (USB) Editing equipment: NCH software - MixPad Multitrack Studio Recording Software NCH – WavePad Audio Editing Software. Masters Edition v 12.44 Sound Processing: iZotope RX 6 Audio Editor [Production - KER - 2025]
