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.
Anniversary:
141st anniversary of the death of P. Philip Stapleton (64) d. 1938 at Harrismith, RSA.
Anniversary:
94th anniversary of the death of P. Franciszek Kovanda (65) d. 1985 at Montreal, Canada.
Birthday:
88th birthday of S. Tsepo MOSITO (born this day in 1991).
On this day in our Jesuit history...
1527
Ignatius was imprisoned for the first time, in Alcala, Spain, where he was studying and conversing with people on spiritual topics.
1541
In St. Paul's Basilica, Rome, the solemn Profession of St. Ignatius and his first companions: Ignatius, Lainez, Salmeron, Codure, Broet, Jay.
1548
At Naples died William Elphinston, a scholastic novice and scion of the royal house of Scotland, his mother being a Stuart.
1565
In Peru Fr. Gaspar de Azevedos died while serving the poor. Reputedly he spent six hours every day in prayer, kneeling without support.
1579
At Rome, the appointment of Fr. Alphonsus Agazzari, the first Jesuit rector of the English College which had been founded by Pope Gregory XIII.
1637
Henry Morse pronounces his final vows in prison. Later he is freed, but then re-arrested, and martyred.
1878
The first phone line in the Philippines is established between the Ateneo and the Normal School in Manila.
1888
Daniel Lord, S.J. is born.
1956
Miguel Selga dies in Manila. He was a famed scientist and the first director of the Manila Observatory.
1973
Fr. Arrupe makes the cover of Time magazine., with a feature story on the Jesuits.
1982
Michael Walsh, S.J. dies New England Province, educator. He had been President of Boston College and of Fordham.
2001
The death of Paul Beauchamp, French biblical, Old Testament scholar.
