Tag: Easter Vigil
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The Easter Vigil Postgame
Just a few random thoughts before dashing off for the morning Masses.
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A pillar of wax?
It is very clear from the new, more literal rendering that this text is not really a Proclamation of Easter, but more a hymn to the candle itself.
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A “welcome home” ritual for returning Catholics, at the Easter Vigil?
Does any one have good resources for creating such a liturgical moment?
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Extinguishing the Easter Candles — A Question about Symbols
Am I the only one who has misgivings when, at the Easter Vigil, the Celebrant invites the Congregation to extinguish their Easter candles at some point in the service (usually before the readings begin?
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Something New for the Easter Vigil in 2012?
The Missale Romanum 2002 has a few surprises in it, including what amount to changes in the RCIA.
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Lenten Scrutinies – and some stats
Here is a chart giving the numbers of adult baptisms and receptions into full communion in the U.S. Catholic Church for the past ten years. Anyone have any idea why adult baptisms are on the decline, especially in the last five years?
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Happy Easter Octave!
Saint John’s Abbey, Easter Vigil 2010
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Preaching Easter Eve
Preparing to preach for the Easter Vigil? Preaching the rites of the Holy Night might just be the way to go!