Easter
Sunday
Christ is the Lord of
life, raised up by the Father; in his turn he will raise us up by his power.
Let us pray to him, saying:
Christ
our life, save us.
Lord Jesus, light shining
in the darkness, you lead your people into life, and give our mortal nature
the gift of holiness,
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may we spend this day in praise of your glory.
Lord, you walked the
way of suffering and crucifixion,
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may we suffer and die with you, and rise again to share your glory.
Son of the Father, our
master and our brother, you have made us a kingdom of priests for our God,
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may we offer you our joyful sacrifice of praise.
King of glory, we look
forward to the great day of your coming in splendor,
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that we may see you face to face, and be transformed in your likeness.
Monday
within the Octave of Easter
The Father glorified
Jesus and appointed him heir to all nations. Let us praise him, saying:
Save
us, Lord, through your victory.
Lord Christ, by your
victory you broke the power of evil and destroyed sin and death,
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make us victorious over sin today.
You laid death low,
and brought us new life,
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grant that we may walk today in this new life,
You gave life
to the dead, and led mankind from death to life,
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give eternal life to all those we shall meet today.
You brought confusion
on the guards at your tomb, but joy to your disciples,
- grant the fullness
of joy to all who serve you.
Tuesday
within the Octave of Easter
By his own power Christ
raised up the temple of his body when it had been destroyed in death. With
joy let us ask him:
Lord,
share with us the fruits of your victory.
Christ our Savior, when
you rose again you brought to the holy women and the apostles the joyful
news of a world redeemed,
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make us witnesses to your risen life.
You promised to all
people that we would rise up again to newness of life,
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make us heralds of your Gospel.
You showed yourself
to your apostles and breathed the Holy Spirit on them,
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renew in us the presence of the same creator Spirit.
You promised to be with
your disciples to the end of the world,
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stay with us today, and remain with us always.
Wednesday
within the Octave of Easter
Christ was given up for
our sins and rose again to make us righteous. Let us cry out to him, saying:
Save
us, Lord, by your victory.
Christ our Savior, in
conquering death you brought us joy, in rising again you raised us up and
filled us with the abundance of your gifts,
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stir up our hearts, and sanctify this day through the gift of your Holy
Spirit.
You are glorified by
the angels in heaven and adored by mankind on earth; as we celebrate your
resurrection,
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accept our worship in spirit and in truth.
Lord Jesus, save us;
show your great mercy to your people, as we look forward to our own resurrection,
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have mercy on us, and protect us today from every evil.
King of glory, source
of our life, grant that, when you come again,
- we may be one
with you in glory.
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Thursday
within the Octave of Easter
Christ rose from the
dead as the firstfruits of those who sleep. In our joy let us praise him,
and say:
Firstborn
from the dead, hear our prayer.
Lord Jesus, remember
your holy Church, built on the apostles and reaching to the ends of the
earth,
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and let your blessing rest on all who believe in you.
You are the healer of
soul and body,
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come to our aid, and save us in your love.
Raise up the sick and
give them strength,
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free them from their infirmities.
Help those in distress
of mind or body,
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and in your compassion lift up those in need.
Through your cross and
resurrection you opened for all the way to immortality,
- grant to our
deceased brothers and sisters the joys of your kingdom.
Friday
within the Octave of Easter
Let us pray to God the
Father, who gave us new life through the risen Christ:
Give us the glory
of your Son.
Lord our God, your might
works have revealed your eternal plan: you created the earth, and you are
faithful in every generation,
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hear us, Father of mercy.
Purify our hearts with
your truth, and guide them in the way of holiness,
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so that we may do what is pleasing in your sight.
Let your face shine
upon us,
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that we may be freed from sin and filled with your plenty.
You have the apostles
the peace of Christ,
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grant peace to your people, and to the whole world.
Saturday
within the Octave of Easter
Christ is the bread of
life; he will raise up on the last day all who share the table of his word
and his body. In our joy let us pray:
Lord,
give us peace and joy.
Son of God, you were
raised from the dead to lead us into life,
- bless and sanctify
all the children of your Father.
You give peace and joy
to all who believe in you,
- grant that we
may walk as children of the light, rejoicing in your victory.
Build up the faith of
your pilgrim Church on earth,
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that it may bear witness to your resurrection before the whole world.
You suffered and so
entered into the glory of the Father,
- change the tears
of the sorrowful into joy.
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