The Great Vigil of Easter | Holy Week Explored

Canon for Spiritual Life Matthew Lawrence discusses the magic & mystery of the Great Vigil of Easter. Holy Saturday ends at sundown, when our vigil begins.

 

In darkness, we encounter the New Fire, the Uncreated Source of all life; then we gather around that fire, as we have since the dawn of time, to tell our ancient stories and sing the old songs in a fresh light. The great drama ends in the surprise of the Easter proclamation: “Even at the grave we make our song: Alleluia!”

 

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