Liturgical Information
The Third Sunday of Easter (C)
Liturgical Color: White
Themes & Motives: Word/Eucharist, fulfillment, joy, hope, path of life, glory
Introit:
Let all the earth cry out to God with joy; praise the glory of his name; proclaim his glorious praise, alleluia. (Psalm 65:1-2)
Opening Prayer:
God our Father,
may we look forward with hope to our resurrection,
for you have made us your sons and daughters,
and restored the joy of our youth.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Lectionary Readings:
- Acts of the Apostles 5:27-32,40b-41 [We are witnesses of these things; and so is the Holy Spirit. /v.32]
- Psalm 30:2,4 / 5,6,11 / 12,13 / [R. I will praise you, Lord, for you have rescued me. /v.2a]
- Revelation 5:11-14 ["Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power and riches." /v.12]
- Gospel Verse: [Christ is risen, creator of all; he has shown pity on all people.]
See Renaissance Alleluia [Eastertide verses]
- John 21:1-19 ["Simon, son of John, do you love Me?" /v.16]
see Simon, Son of John CNP Catalog #5145
Prayer over the Gifts:
Lord,
receive these gifts from your Church.
May the great joy you give us
come to perfection in heaven.
Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Preface for Easter II: [New Life in Christ]
Father, all-powerful and ever-living God,
we do well always and everywhere to give you thanks
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
We praise you with greater joy than ever in this Easter season,
when Christ became our paschal sacrifice.
He has made us children of the light,
rising to new and everlasting life.
He has opened the gates of heaven
to receive his faithful people.
His death is our ransom from death;
his resurrection is our rising to life.
The joy of the resurrection renews the whole world,
while the choirs of heaven sing for ever to your glory:
Holy, holy, holy Lord...
Communion Antiphon:
The disciples recognized the Lord Jesus in the breaking of bread, alleluia. (Luke 24:35)
Prayer after Communion:
Lord,
look on your people with kindness
and by these Easter mysteries
bring us to the glory of the resurrection.
We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord. Amen.
Prayer over the People:
Lord,
bless us with your heavenly gifts,
and in your mercy make us your obedient servants.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
The English translation of the Introit, Opening Prayer, Psalm Refrain, Gospel Verse, Prayer over the Gifts, Preface, Communion Antiphon, Prayer after Communion, and Solemn Blessing from The Roman Missal, Copyright 1973, International Committee on English in the Liturgy, Inc. All rights reserved.
Excerpts from the First Reading, Second Reading and Gospel are taken from the New American Standard Bible ® © Copyright 1973 The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission.
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