The Easter Vigil is rightly called ‘the mother of all vigils’. The readings and liturgical gestures on this night recapture the whole story of our redemption, beginning from God’s creation of the world and the human race and reaching a climax with the resurrection from the tomb of our saviour, Jesus Christ. As we listen to the drama of God’s mighty deeds unfolded for us in the Scriptures, we ourselves are taken up into the action through faith. The important place given to the paschal candle symbolises Christ’s victory over death, the triumph of light over darkness, and our own hope of eternal life. Through the renewal of our baptismal promises we make our own the power of Christ’s resurrection and renew our desire to lead a way of life in accordance with God’s will. The celebration of the Eucharist with the risen Christ at its heart completes both our Lenten and Easter vigil. The Easter alleluias, proclaimed at the end of Mass, capture the unfading joy of this night. We can now go on our way in true peace, for the Lord has truly risen!
No comments:
Post a Comment