"This is the night..", words from the Exsultet, that is sung at the beginning of the Vigil (after the lighting of the "new fire")."This is the night, when you brought our fathers, the children of Israel, out of bondage in Egypt, and led them through the Red Sea on dry land.
This is the night, when all who believe in Christ are delivered from the gloom of sin, and are restored to grace and holiness of life.
This is the night, when Christ broke the bonds of death and hell, and rose victorious from the grave.
How wonderful and beyond our knowing, O God, is your mercy and loving-kindness to us, that to redeem a slave, you gave a Son.
How holy is this night, when wickedness is put to flight, and sin is washed away. It restores innocence to the fallen, and joy to those who mourn. It casts out pride and hatred, and brings peace and concord.
How blessed is this night, when earth and heaven are joined and man is reconciled to God."
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| Lighting the Paschal Candle from the "new fire". Fr. Bill, Deacon Bill (my BIL), Acolytes Jerry (my Dad) and Jo |
Thank you Lord!
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