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Orthodox Christians celebrated Easter in the Holy Land with another year of Holy Fire restrictions

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 14:26:32 -0400

Thousands of local and international Christian pilgrims thronged to Jerusalem's Old City and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher for the ancient Eastern rite ceremony of the Holy Fire April 15, with some scuffles reported as Israeli police restricted the number of people able to reach the church.

Wedding follows on heals of confirmation

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 14:30:42 -0400

In the happy moments following the end of the Easter Vigil service at St. Joseph��Ƶapp in Port Moody, nine of the 10 men and women who were baptized or confirmed that evening began to leave the sanctuary with family and friends, most heading to a celebratory gathering in the adjoining church hall.

Risen Christ brings peace to broken world, Pope Francis says at Easter Vigil

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 22:03:22 -0400

The joy of Jesus' resurrection from the dead gives joy and strength to those who are called to bring peace, reconciliation and justice to the suffering and the downtrodden, Pope Francis said.

Christ's victory over death proclaims a second chance for all, Pope Francis says

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 07:40:53 -0400

VATICAN CITY -- The Easter liturgies -- with the fire, sharing of light from the paschal candle, the renewal of baptismal promises and the proclamation that Jesus has risen -- assure people that it is never too late to start again, Pope Francis said.

Easter proclaims the victory of life even amid pandemic, Pope Francis says at Easter Vigil

cns@catholicnews.com (Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service) — Sat, 11 Apr 2020 17:48:55 -0400

VATICAN CITY -- In a dark and nearly empty St. Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis blessed a fire, lit the Easter candle and called Christians to keep kindling sparks of hope, knowing that Jesus has risen and death will not have the last word.

Easter Vigil: Hope breaks routine, unleashes creativity, Pope says

cns@catholicnews.com (Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service) — Sat, 31 Mar 2018 19:05:13 -0400

VATICAN – Truly celebrating Easter means allowing Jesus to triumph over personal fears and give life to hope, creativity and care for others, Pope Francis said.

Pope's homily: Full text from Easter Vigil

Sun, 16 Apr 2017 13:00:00 -0400

Pope Francis delivered the homily at the Easter Vigil Mass in St. Peter's Basilica on the evening of Holy Saturday, 2017. Below are the full text of his prepared remarks in their official English translation.

Roman Missal calls Easter Vigil 'mother of all vigils' for a reason

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Fri, 14 Apr 2017 04:59:00 -0400

WASHINGTON – The Catholic Church pulls out all the stops for the Easter Vigil, the Mass celebrated on Holy Saturday.

Return to the Garden

fr_desouza@catholicregister.org (Fr. Raymond J. de Souza) — Thu, 09 Apr 2015 07:00:00 -0400

Every year during Holy Week, when the Church��Ƶapp liturgy gives us an enormous amount of Scripture — two readings of the passion, good chunks of John��Ƶapp Gospel for Holy Thursday and Easter Sunday, and the history of creation and salvation at the Easter Vigil — there is usually one verse or two that strikes me anew, as if I had never heard it before, or least, never in quite that way.

Still astonishing good news 2,000 years later

Thu, 02 Apr 2015 09:00:00 -0400

Through the powerful Scripture readings of the Triduum, and especially the Gospels of the Easter Vigil and Easter morning, we catch glimpses of the profound meaning of the Paschal mystery. How can we give expression to the conquest of death and the harrowing of hell? We must honestly admit to ourselves that we have no words.