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Lighting of the Paschal Candle

LUCERNARIUM

Exsultet

The Church proclaims the wonders of the Lord God in our salvation history.

Deacon:

Deacon:

Deacon:

At the conclusion of the Exsultet, all respond:

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LITURGY OF THE WORD

First Reading Genesis 1: 1, 26—31a

Responsorial Psalm Send Us Your Spirit

Prayer

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Prayer

Fourth Reading Baruch 3: 9—15, 32c—4

Responsorial Psalm Psalm 19

Prayer

Second Reading Exodus 14: 15—15:1

Responsorial Psalm Exodus 15

Third Reading Isaiah 55: 1—11

Responsorial Psalm Isaiah 12

Prayer

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Gloria

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Epistle Romans 6: 3—11

Gospel Acclamation

Text: Psalm 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Marty Haugen, © 1983, GIA Publications, Inc.; refrain trans. © 1969, ICEL Music: Marty Haugen, © 1983, GIA Publications, Inc.

Gospel Reading Matthew 28: 1—10

Homily

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LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST

Universal Prayer

Please respond, Lord hear our prayer.

Renewal of Baptismal Promises

Renunciation of Sin and Profession of Faith

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Preparation of the Gifts and Altar Christ The Lord Is Risen Today

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Preface Acclamation (Sanctus)

Prayer over the Offerings

Preface Dialogue

V. The Lord be with you.

R. And with your spirit.

V. Lift up your hearts.

R. We lift them up to the Lord.

V. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

R. It is right and just.

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Concluding Acclamation

The Mystery of Faith

COMMUNION RITE The Lord’s Prayer

The Rite of Peace

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Agnus Dei

Ecce Agnus Dei (Invitation to Communion)

V. Behold the Lamb of God, behold him who takes away the sins of the world. Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb.

R. Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.

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Act of Spiritual Communion My Jesus,

I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.

I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul.

Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally,

come at least spiritually into my heart.

I embrace You as if You were already there

and unite myself wholly to You.

Never permit me to be separated from You.

Amen.

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Thanksgiving after Communion Regina Caeli Laetare

We will sing the Latin and English text.

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Prayer after Communion

CONCLUDING RITE

Solemn Blessing and Dismissal V. May almighty God bless you through today’s Easter Solemnity and, in his compassion, defend you from every assault of sin.

R. Amen. V. And may he, who restores you to eternal life in the Resurrection of his Only Begotten, endow you with the prize of immortality.

R. Amen.

V. Now that the days of the Lord’s Passion have drawn to a close,

May you who celebrate the gladness of the Paschal Feast come

With Christ’s help, and exulting in spirit, to those feasts that are

celebrated in eternal joy.

R. Amen.

Dismissal

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Recessional Hymn Jesus Christ Is Risen Today