Liturgical Information
The Vigil of Pentecost (ABC)

Themes & Motives: language, the Spirit's imminence, renewal

Introit:
The love of God has been poured into our hearts by his Spirit living in us, alleluia. (See Romans 5:5; 8:11)

Opening Prayer:
Almighty and ever-living God
you fulfilled the Easter promise
by sending us your Holy Spirit.
May that Spirit unite the races and nations on earth
to proclaim your glory.
Grant 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.

• Genesis 11:1-9 [Its name was called Babel, because the Lord confused the language of the whole earth. /v.9] --or--
  Exodus 19:3-8a, 16-20b [The Lord descended upon Mount Sinai in fire. /v.18] --or--
  Ezekiel 37:1-14 [I will put My Spirit within you, and you will come to life. /v.14] --or--
  Joel 3:1-5 [I will pour out My Spirit on all mankind. /v.1]
• Psalm 104:1-2 / 24-35 / 27-28 / 29-30 [R. Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth. /see v.30]
• Romans 8:22-27 [We have the first fruits of the Spirit. /v.23]
• Gospel Verse: [Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of the faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love.]
      See Renaissance Alleluia [Eastertide verses]
• John 7:37-39 [Rivers of living water shall flow. /v.38]
     See CNP's Book of Sung Gospels - 3rd Edition CNP Catalog #3012-3

Prayer over the Gifts:
Lord,
send your Spirit on these gifts
and through them help the Church you love
to show your salvation to all the world.
We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord. Amen.

Preface for Pentecost: [The Mystery of Pentecost]
Father, all-powerful and ever-living God,
we do well always and everywhere to give you thanks.

Today you sent the Holy Spirit
on those marked out to be your children
by sharing the life of your only Son,
and so you brought the paschal mystery to its completion.

Today we celebrate the great beginning of your Church
when the Holy Spirit made known to all peoples the one true God,
and created from the many languages of man
one voice to profess one faith.

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:
On the last day of the festival, Jesus stood and cried out: If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink, alleluia. (John 7:37)

Prayer after Communion:
Lord,
through this eucharist,
send the Holy Spirit of Pentecost into our hearts
to keep us always in your love.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayer over the People:
Lord God,
in your great mercy,
enrich your people with your grace
and strengthen them by your blessing
so that they may praise you always.
Grant this through Christ our Lord.