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First Reading (Genesis 1:1–2:2) For the shorter version, omit the parts in brackets. In the beginning, when God created the heavens and the earth, [the earth was a formless wasteland, and darkness covered the abyss, while a mighty wind swept...
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his mercy endures forever. Let the house of Israel say, “His mercy endures forever.” R· The right hand of the LORD has struck with power; ...
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew. Glory to you, O Lord. After the sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb. And behold, there...
From the beginning of creation, through the desert and slavery in Egypt, through exile in Babylon. Via the wisdom of the prophets, and the rise and fall of God’s people. Through ministry, crucifixion, death, and burial in a tomb. The...
April 8, 2023 There is no Mass celebrated during the day on Holy Saturday. This absence of celebration reminds us that today we wait at the Lord’s tomb, meditating on his suffering and death. But during the night, we anticipate...