God our Creator, each year we recall those Easter mysteries by which human nature is restored to a dignity once lost, and we are given the hope of rising again. Grant in your mercy that we may grasp and cherish always the mysteries we recall in faith. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever. Amen

9 How can young people keep their way pure?

   By guarding it according to your word.

10 With my whole heart I seek you;

   do not let me stray from your commandments.

11 I treasure your word in my heart,

   so that I may not sin against you.

12 Blessed are you, O Lord;

   teach me your statutes.

13 With my lips I declare

   all the ordinances of your mouth.

14 I delight in the way of your decrees

   as much as in all riches.

15 I will meditate on your precepts,

   and fix my eyes on your ways.

16 I will delight in your statutes;

   I will not forget your word.

Psalm 119 - English Standard Version

Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary

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Exodus 15:22-16:10 – 1 Peter 2:1-10 – John 15:1-11

Catherine of Siena

Everlasting God, who so kindled the flame of holy love in the heart of blessed Catherine of Siena, as she meditated on the passion of your Son our Savior, that she devoted her life to the poor and the sick, and to the peace and unity of the Church: Grant that we also may share in the mystery of Christ's death, and rejoice in the revelation of His Glory, who lives and reigns with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen

5 Your steadfast love, O Lord, extends to the heavens,

    your faithfulness to the clouds.

6 Your righteousness is like the mountains of God;

    your judgments are like the great deep;

    man and beast you save, O Lord.

7 How precious is your steadfast love, O God!

    The children of mankind take refuge in the shadow of your wings.

8 They feast on the abundance of your house,

    and you give them drink from the river of your delights.

9 For with you is the fountain of life;

    in your light do we see light.

10 Oh, continue your steadfast love to those who know you,

    and your righteousness to the upright of heart!

Psalm 36 - English Standard Version

Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary

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Exodus 15:1-21 – 1 Peter 1:13-25 – John 14:18-31

Mark the Evangelist (transferred from 4/25)

Almighty God, who by the hand of Mark the evangelist have given to your Church the Gospel of Jesus Christ the Son of God: We thank you for this witness, and pray that we may be firmly grounded in its truth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen

6 “As for me, I have set my King

    on Zion, my holy hill.”

7 I will tell of the decree:

The Lord said to me, “You are my Son;

    today I have begotten you.

8 Ask of me, and I will make the nations your heritage,

    and the ends of the earth your possession.

9 You shall break[b] them with a rod of iron

    and dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel.”

10 Now therefore, O kings, be wise;

    be warned, O rulers of the earth.

11 Serve the Lord with fear,

    and rejoice with trembling.

Psalm 2 - English Standard Version

Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary

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Exodus 14:21-31 – 1 Peter 1:1-12 – John 14:1-17

Easter (Bright) Friday

Almighty and eternal God, in the paschal mystery of Christ your Son you have established with all peoples a new covenant of reconciliation and peace. Grant that we may show forth in our lives the mystery of faith we so joyfully proclaim. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever. Amen

1 Oh sing to the Lord a new song;

    sing to the Lord, all the earth!

2 Sing to the Lord, bless his name;

    tell of his salvation from day to day.

3 Declare his glory among the nations,

    his marvelous works among all the peoples!

4 For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised;

    he is to be feared above all gods.

5 For all the gods of the peoples are worthless idols,

    but the Lord made the heavens.

6 Splendor and majesty are before him;

    strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.

Psalm 96 - English Standard Version

Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary

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Exodus 13:1-2, 11-16 – 1 Corinthians 15:51-58 – Luke 24:1-12

Easter (Bright) Thursday

Lord God, who gathered together from the ends of the earth a diversity of nations to profess your holy name, grant that all who have been reborn in the waters of baptism may be united in faith and in holiness of life. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever. Amen

1 Clap your hands, all peoples!

    Shout to God with loud songs of joy!

2 For the Lord, the Most High, is to be feared,

    a great king over all the earth.

3 He subdued peoples under us,

    and nations under our feet.

4 He chose our heritage for us,

    the pride of Jacob whom he loves. Selah

5 God has gone up with a shout,

    the Lord with the sound of a trumpet.

6 Sing praises to God, sing praises!

    Sing praises to our King, sing praises!

7 For God is the King of all the earth;

    sing praises with a psalm!

Psalm 47 - English Standard Version

Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary

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Exodus 13:3-10 – 1 Corinthians 15:41-50 – Matthew 28:16-20

Easter (Bright) Tuesday

Lord God, through this Easter mystery you have touched our lives with the healing power of your grace. Continue to bless your people, so that, possessed of perfect freedom, we may experience in heaven the joy we now taste on earth. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever. Amen

1 Oh sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things!

   His right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him.

2 The Lord has made known his salvation;

    he has revealed his righteousness in the sight of the nations.

3 He has remembered his steadfast love and faithfulness

    to the house of Israel.

   All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.

4 Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth;

    break forth into joyous song and sing praises!

5 Sing praises to the Lord with the lyre,

    with the lyre and the sound of melody!

6 With trumpets and the sound of the horn

    make a joyful noise before the King, the Lord!

7 Let the sea roar, and all that fills it;

    the world and those who dwell in it!

8 Let the rivers clap their hands;

    let the hills sing for joy together

9 before the Lord, for he comes to judge the earth.

   He will judge the world with righteousness,

    and the peoples with equity.

Psalm 98 - English Standard Version

Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary

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Exodus 12:28-39 – 1 Corinthians 15:12-28 – Mark 16:9-20

Easter (Bright) Monday

Lord God, you constantly add new children to the family of your Church. Grant that all your people may express in their lives the richness of the sacrament they have received in faith. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever. Amen

1 The Lord reigns, let the earth rejoice;

    let the many coastlands be glad!

2 Clouds and thick darkness are all around him;

    righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.

3 Fire goes before him

    and burns up his adversaries all around.

4 His lightnings light up the world;

    the earth sees and trembles.

5 The mountains melt like wax before the Lord,

    before the Lord of all the earth.

6 The heavens proclaim his righteousness,

    and all the peoples see his glory.

7 All worshipers of images are put to shame,

    who make their boast in worthless idols;

    worship him, all you gods!

Psalm 97 - English Standard Version

Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary

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Exodus 12:14-27  – 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 – Mark 16:1-8