Pascha/Easter

The Paschal Triduum: The Divine Liturgy of the Great Vigil of Pascha

"The Resurrection of the Lord"

Prayer:
Glorious Father, we are grateful on this Pascha to gather as your people, born of water and your Spirit. "Alleluia" is our song as we rejoice in the victory of your Son, Christ Jesus our risen Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Corpus of Lectionary Citations:

Torah or History:
Genesis 1:1--2:3
Genesis 6:11--7:5; 7:11--8:18; 9:8-19
Genesis 22:1-19
Genesis 32:22-30
Exodus 12:1-28
Exodus 14:15-31
Exodus 15:1b-18

Psalms / Wisdom:
Psalm 16:1, 5, 8-11
Psalm 46:1-3, 7-8, 10
Psalm 104:1-2a, 5-6, 10, 12-14, 24, 35
Psalm 118
Psalm 143:1-8
Psalm 146:2-3, 5a, 6-10

Prophets:
Isaiah 55:1-13
Ezekiel 37:1-14
Jonah 2:2-9; 3:1-10

Deuterocanonical:
Baruch 3:9-37
Song of the Three Young Men, vv. 29-34

Apostolic Epistle:
Romans 6:3-11
1 Corinthians 5:6-8
2 Corinthians 4:1-18
Colossians 3:1-11
1 Timothy 3:16

Apostolic Account:
Revelation 1:4-8

Gospel:
Matthew 28:1-10
Mark 16:1-8
Luke 24:1-12
Luke 24:13-49
John 20:1-18

Proposed Readings for the Paschal Vigil Liturgy:

First Reading: Genesis 1:1--2:3
Psalm 104:1-2a, 5-6, 10, 12-14, 24, 35

Second Reading: Genesis 6:11--7:5; 7:11--8:18; 9:8-19
Psalm 46:1-3, 7-8, 10

Third Reading: Genesis 22:1-19
Psalm 16:1, 5, 8-11

Fourth Reading: Exodus 12:1-28
Psalm 118:1-9

Fifth Reading: Exodus 14:15-31
Canticle: Exodus 15:1b-18

Sixth Reading: Isaiah 55:1-5
Canticle: Isaiah 55:6-11

Seventh Reading: Ezekiel 37:1-14
Psalm 143:1-8

Eighth Reading: Daniel 3:1-25
Canticle: Song of the Three Young Men, vv. 29-34

Ninth Reading: Romans 6:3-11

Gospel:
Year A: Matthew 28:1-10
Year B: Mark 16:1-8
Year C: Luke 24:1-12

Post-Communion Prayer:
Glorious Father, we thank you for the nourishment of the Pascha/Easter sacraments, through which your Spirit gathers the Church to offer eager and ceaseless praise for the victory of your Son, Christ Jesus our risen Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.


The Paschal Triduum: The Divine Liturgy of the Great Day of Pascha

Prayer:
Glorious Father, we are grateful on this Paschal Day to gather as your people, born again of water and in your Spirit. "Alleluia" is our song as we rejoice in the victory of your Son, Christ Jesus our risen Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Proposed Readings for the Divine Liturgy:

Years A,B, and C, except as otherwise noted below:
First Reading: Isaiah 55:1-13
Psalm 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-24
Second Reading:
A Colossians 3:1-11
B 1 Corinthians 5:6-8
C 1 Timothy 3:16
Gospel Reading: John 20:1-18 [or one of the above vigil gospel readings]

Following the homily, the priest may elect to use the Renewal of Baptismal Vows, as provided in the Paschal Vigil Liturgy, in the place of the Nicene Creed.

Post-Communion Prayer:
Glorious Father, we thank you for the nourishment of the Pascha/Easter sacraments, through which your Spirit gathers the Church to offer eager and ceaseless praise for the victory of your Son, Christ Jesus our risen Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.


The Paschal Triduum: The Divine Liturgy for the Evening of Pascha

Prayer:
Glorious Father, we are grateful on this Paschal Evening to gather as your people, born again of water and in your Spirit. "Alleluia" is our song as we rejoice in the victory of your Son, Christ Jesus our risen Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Alternative Prayer:
Glorious Father, in the suffering, death, and resurrection of your only-begotten Son, we realize the fulfillment of the words of your Prophets. At the eucharistic table we encounter the living Christ, the first-born of the dead, who has now entered into everlasting glory. Through the power of your Spirit, grant that the risen Lord may abide with us, opening for us the Scriptures and and breaking the bread of life in our midst. We ask this through your Son, Christ Jesus our risen Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Proposed Readings for the Divine Liturgy:

Years A,B, and C:
First Reading: Genesis 32:22-30
Psalm 146:2-3, 5a, 6-10
Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 4:1-18
Gospel Reading: Luke 24:13-49

Following the homily, the priest may elect to use the Renewal of Baptismal Vows, as provided in the Paschal Vigil Liturgy, in the place of the Nicene Creed.

Post-Communion Prayer:
Glorious Father, we thank you for the nourishment of the Pascha/Easter sacraments, through which your Spirit gathers the Church to offer eager and ceaseless praise for the victory of your Son, Christ Jesus our risen Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.