FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT, FROM DEATH TO LIFE
The Easter Vigil is the high point of the entire liturgical year—a sacred and awe-inspiring night when the Church keeps watch in prayer, waiting for the dawn of the Resurrection. It is not merely a commemoration of an event long past, but a living encounter with the Risen Christ, who continues to bring light into our darkness and life into all that seems broken and lost.
The liturgy begins in the stillness of night, as a single flame pierces the darkness. From that light, the Paschal Candle is lit and carried into the darkened church, a powerful symbol of Christ, the Light of the World, shattering the gloom of sin and death. The great Exsultet is sung in praise, Scripture is proclaimed tracing the story of salvation, waters of baptism are blessed, and the faithful are renewed in their commitment to the Risen Lord.
This year, as we celebrate the Vigil under the theme “From Darkness to Light, From Death to Life,” we are reminded that the Resurrection is not only an event in history, but a present and personal reality. Every heart that is weary, every soul that longs for hope, is invited to step into the light of Easter and rise with Christ to a new life of grace and joy.
To help you enter into the depth and beauty of this sacred night, we are sharing the liturgical resources through this blog. May these materials guide your celebration and draw you more deeply into the mystery of the Resurrection, empowering you to live as a witness to the Light that no darkness can overcome.
Liturgical Resources for Easter Vigil Celebration -
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