March 30, 2024

Easter Vigil

Let us pray to gaze upon the new fire of Christ’s presence in our midst. May our hearts become a blaze of hope for all people under heaven. May we live in the Paschal Light of integrity and joy.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for Francis, our Pope and ___, our Bishop on this holy night. May all leaders shine the love of Christ in every dark corner of the Church and our world. May hope become food for all Christians.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for our newly baptized this glorious night. May our brothers and sisters in faith across the globe find joy, healing and mercy in the waters of Baptism. May justice grow like spring grass and mercy shine like the sun.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for people who most need our prayers this Easter night. May all who live in the darkness of fear and loneliness find a flicker of hope in the light of Christ’s Resurrection.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for people who cry out in pain this night. May the sounds of human anguish be acknowledged by us who believe that darkness gives way to the morning light of Easter.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray that the love of Christ be the center of our lives. May we live Christianity with kind action and graceful service toward all humanity.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray to live Christ’s salvation story in our daily lives. May our ears be attentive to the stories of our elderly and the dreams of our young children. May we sit still listening to the voice of God’s love within us.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for our sisters and brothers living on the streets. May we listen to them and not give them what we think they want. May our ears and hearts be always attentive and caring.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for reconciliation among our children and their children. May we pass on kindness and gentleness to our new generations. May our children find the glimmer of faith in our eyes and souls.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for our loved ones who are in the embrace of God in heaven. May this Easter renew our faith in Christ’s promise of eternal life.

We pray to the Lord.