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Prayers of the Faithful for Saturday, March 27, 2027

March 27

Holy Saturday - Easter Vigil After Nightfall

Sacred Paschal Triduum
Liturgical Color: White

Easter Vigil - Celebrated After Nightfall on Holy Saturday

Sacred Paschal Triduum | Liturgical Color: White

Readings: Easter Vigil: Gn 1:1—2:2 or 1:1, 26-31a · Gn 22:1-18 or 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18 · Ex 14:15—15:1 · Is 54:5-14 · Is 55:1-11 · Bar 3:9-15, 32—4:4 · Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28 · Rom 6:3-11 · Mk 16:1-7 (Lectionary 41)

The readings in brief: In the night, the Church listens to the story of salvation: creation, the sacrifice of Abraham, the crossing of the Red Sea and the promises of the prophets. Saint Paul teaches that in baptism we were buried with Christ so as to walk in newness of life. At the tomb, the women hear the news: he has been raised; he is not here.

Option 1

1.For the Church on this most holy night: that she may proclaim to the whole world that Jesus of Nazareth, the crucified, has been raised, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.For those who are baptized, confirmed and receive the Eucharist for the first time tonight: that, buried with Christ in baptism, they may walk in newness of life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For the nations: that God, who led Israel through the sea on dry ground, may deliver every people from slavery, war and fear, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.For those who come to this night like the women to the tomb, asking who will roll away the stone: that they may find it already rolled back, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For ourselves: that we may count ourselves dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus, and go to meet him where he goes before us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who cannot be with us tonight because of illness, work or distance.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died in Christ may share the likeness of his resurrection, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For the whole people of God, that the Holy Spirit may renew our gifts and send us to serve with joy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.For public authorities, that people rebuilding lives after violence or disaster may receive the support they need, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For families divided by conflict or distance, that truthful conversation and practical help may nurture a new beginning, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.For those receiving the sacraments of initiation at the Easter Vigil, that the risen Christ may fill their lives with faith, hope, and love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our departed loved ones, especially N., that they may share in Christ's victory over death and the joy of his kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

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