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Easter Sunday - the Pasch of the Lord
Solemnity with Octave
Mass of the day, Gloria, Easter sequence, Renewal of Baptismal Promises (in place of Creed), Preface of Easter I ("on this day") special Communicantes and Hanc igitur; double alleluia at dismissal.
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[42] Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8; John 20:1-9.
Alternative gospel (from the Vigil): [41] Luke 24:1-12 At an evening Mass, Luke 24:13-35 (Lect. [46]) may be used.
Mass is to be celebrated on with great solemnity. In place of the Creed on this day, the renewal of baptismal promises takes place (as at the Vigil) and the people are sprinkled with water blessed at the Vigil, during which a song of baptismal character should be sung. The entrance stoups to the church should also be filled with the same water. [PS 97]
The Paschal Candle burns at all Hours and Masses today. It is kept in the sanctuary near the altar or ambo until Pentecost Sunday. [PS 99]
Hours of Easter Sunday.
The Easter Vigil takes the place of the Office of Readings.
Where it is the custom, the tradition of "Baptismal Vespers" with a procession to the font is to be diligently observed. (GILH, 213)
It is most appropriate to conclude Night Prayer throughout the Easter Season with
the Regina Coeli (GILH, 92).
After Night Prayer the paschal candle is extinguished. It remains by the ambo or altar, and is lit throughout Easter Time at Mass and at other celebrations until Pentecost inclusive.
During the Octave, a Funeral Mass is permitted, but Ritual Masses (including Nuptial Masses) are prohibited, and all solemnities are delayed until after the Second Sunday of Easter.
Birthday:
39th birthday of P. Lodewicus BARNARD (born this day in 1983).
On this day in our Jesuit history...
1680
Bl. Kateri Tekakwitha dies. After receiving the Eucharist and the Anointing of the Sick (Extreme Unction) she dies saying, "Jesus, I love you."
1761
The French Parliament being appealed to in the Lavalette affair, demand a copy of the Institute. King Louis XV proposes that the Jesuits modify their Rule. Clement XIII writes to the king, expressing his alarm at the attacks on the Jesuits. On hearing of proposed modifications, he uttered the famous exclamation. "Sint ut sunt aut non sint."
1909
America magazine begins publication. First issue on this day.
1927
Decree that all Jesuits and Jesuit works of the Philippines be transferred from the Aragon Province to the Maryland/New York Province.
