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outside mass in St. Peter's Square.
And as we hear the opening hymn of this mass, this Easter mass, the hymn is 'O Sons and Daughters of the King Whom Heavenly Hosts in Glory Sing. Today the Grave Has Lost Its Sting. Alleluia.'
Hallelujah.
Hallelujah.
Hallelujah.
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Hallelujah.
Hallelujah.
Hallelujah.
Hallelujah.
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empty.
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Hallelujah.
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Now, as we see near the altar, they open the icon of Jesus as the deacon reads, 'The Lord has risen from the tomb who for us hung upon the tree.'
Hallelujah.
Hallelujah.
Hallelujah.
Yes, it is true. The Lord has risen and has appeared to Simon.
Hallelujah.
Hallelujah.
And now Pope Leo makes his way in front of the icon of Jesus, the risen Lord, and venerates it also with incense.
Hallelujah.
Hallelujah.
Hallelujah.
Hallelujah.
a spirit to sanctify.
Brothers and sisters, the joyful proclamation of the Lord's resurrection that has restored us to a vibrant hope enlightens and sustains our lives, inspired by faith in the risen Christ. Let us always keep in mind our baptism and so safeguard its white garment until the end of our earthly pilgrimage.
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are
great.
Hallelujah.
And now taking the blessed holy water. Pope Leo is blessing the assembly on this Easter Sunday as we hear the hymn Vidi Aquam. I saw water flowing from the temple.
Hallelujah.
May Almighty God cleanse us of our sins and through the celebration of this Eucharist make us worthy to share at the table of his kingdom.
Amen.
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forever. Glory
to God.
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Let us pray.
O God, who on this day through your only begotten Son have conquered death and unlocked for us the path to eternity, grant, we pray, that we who keep the solemnity of the Lord's resurrection may, through the renewal brought by your Spirit, rise up in the light of life through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God forever and ever.
Amen.
And as we prepare to hear the first reading from the Acts of the Apostles, I'd like to welcome all those joining us through Mondo Vision. Very special welcome to all of you.
A reading from the Acts of the Apostles. In those days, Peter opened his mouth and said, 'You yourselves know what happened throughout all Judea, beginning from Galilee after the baptism that John proclaimed. How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power. He went about doing good and healing all who are oppressed by the devil, for God was with him. And we are witnesses of all that he did both in the country of the Jews and in Jerusalem. They put him to death by hanging him on a tree. But God raised him on the third day and caused him to appear, not to all the people, but to us who had been chosen by God as witnesses, who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead. And he commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one appointed by God to be judge of the living and the dead. To him all the prophets bear witness that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name.'
The response is, 'This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice in it and be glad.'
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Now the second reading is taken from the letter of St. Paul to the Colossians 3:1-4.
Brothers and sisters, if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.
Now ahead of the gospel, we hear the Easter sequence that begins: 'Christians to the Paschal Victim offer sacrifice and praise.'
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all the rest.
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Hallelujah.
Hallelujah.
Hallelujah.
Hallelujah.
Hallelujah.
Hallelujah.
Immortal.
Hallelujah.
Hallelujah.
Hallelujah.
Hallelujah.
Glory.
Hallelujah.
Hallelujah.
Hallelujah.
Hallelujah.
Evangel.
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A reading from the Holy Gospel according to John. On the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early while it was still dark and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb. So she ran and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said to them, 'They have taken the Lord out of the tomb. We do not know where they have laid him.' So Peter went out with the other disciple, and they were going towards the tomb. Both of them were running together. But the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first. And stooping to look in, he saw the linen cloths lying there, but he did not go in. Then Simon Peter came following him and went into the tomb. He saw the linen cloths lying there and the facecloth which had been on the head of Jesus not lying with the linen cloths but folded up in a place by itself. Then the other disciple who had reached the tomb first also went in, and he saw and believed. For as yet they did not understand the scripture that he must rise from the dead.
The Gospel of the Lord.
And now after hearing the gospel in Latin, we now hear a greeting and then the gospel in Greek.
Wisdom, let us stand aright. Let us listen to the Holy Gospel.
Peace be with you.
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And now Pope Leo kisses the book of the gospel and blesses all of us both in the square and at home with the gospel.
And now we'll hear Pope Leo's reflection on this Easter Sunday, his first Easter Sunday mass as Pontiff.
Dear brothers and sisters, today all of creation is resplendent with new light. A song of praise rises from the earth and our hearts rejoice. Christ is risen from the dead, and with him we too rise to new life.
This Easter proclamation embraces the mystery of our lives and the destiny of history, reaching us even in the depths of death where we feel threatened and sometimes overwhelmed.
It opens us up to a hope that never fails, to a light that never fades, to a fullness of joy that nothing can take away. Death has been conquered forever. Death no longer has power over us.
This is a message that is not always easy to accept, a promise that we struggle to embrace because the power of death constantly threatens us both from within and without.
From within, this power threatens us when the weight of our sins prevents us from spreading our wings and taking flight, or when the disappointments or loneliness we experience drain our hope. It likewise looms over us when our worries or our resentments suffocate the joy of living, when we are sad or tired, or when we feel betrayed or rejected. When we have to come to terms with our weakness, with the sufferings and the daily grind of life, we can feel as if we have ended up in a tunnel with no end in sight.
From without, death is always lurking. We see it present in injustices, in partisan selfishness, in the oppression of the poor, in the lack of attention given to the most vulnerable. We see it in violence, in the wounds of the world, in the cry of pain that rises from every corner because of the abuses that crush the weakest among us, because of the idolatry of profit that plunders the earth's resources, because of the violence of war that kills and destroys.
In this reality, the Passover of the Lord invites us to lift our gaze and open our hearts. It continues to nourish the seed of the promised victory within our spirit and throughout the course of history. It sets us in motion like Mary Magdalene and the apostles so that we may discover that Jesus's tomb is empty, and therefore in every death we experience there is also room for new life to arise.
The Lord is alive and remains with us through the cracks of resurrection that open up in the darkness. He entrusts our hearts to the hope that sustains us. The power of death is not the final destiny of our lives. We are all directed once and for all on the path to fulfillment because in Christ we also have risen.
With heartfelt words, Pope Francis reminded us of this in his first apostolic exhortation, Evangelii Gaudium, affirming that the resurrection of Christ is not an event of the past. It contains a vital power which has permeated this world where all seems to be dead. Signs of the resurrection suddenly spring up. It is an irresistible force. Often it seems that God does not exist. All around us we see persistent injustice, evil, indifference, and cruelty. But it is also true that in the midst of darkness, something new always springs to life and sooner or later produces fruit.
Brothers and sisters, Easter gives us this hope as we remember that in the risen Christ, a new creation is possible every day. This is what today's gospel tells us as it clearly describes the event of the resurrection as taking place on the first day of the week. The day of Christ's resurrection thus takes us back to that first day when God created the world and at the same time proclaims that a new life stronger than death is now dawning for humanity.
Easter is the new creation brought about by the risen Lord. It is a new beginning. It is life finally made eternal by God's victory over the ancient enemy. We need this song of hope today. It is ourselves risen with Christ who must bring him into the streets of the world. Let us then run like Mary Magdalene, announcing him to everyone, living out the joy of the resurrection, so that wherever the spectre of death still lingers, the light of life may shine.
May Christ our Passover bless us and give his peace to the whole world.
And we just take a few moments to reflect on the words of Pope Leo on this Easter Sunday and the call for all of us to hope and be a light of hope in this world.
And now we join in praying the creed in Latin.
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Brothers and sisters, illuminated by the light of the risen Lord who conquers the darkness of sin and death, let us raise our prayers to the Father. The response is: Lord, hear our prayer.
Let us pray for the church comforted by the living Christ. May the Christian community experience the joy of encountering the risen Christ and show everyone the fruits of Easter. Let us pray to the Lord.
Let us pray for new believers enlightened by the Easter sacraments. May those reborn by water and the Spirit conform their lives to the gospel and courageously bear witness to the gift of faith they have received. Let us pray to the Lord.
Let us pray for peoples torn apart by war. May nations see an end to the conflicts that increase hatred and may they promote peace throughout the world. Let us pray to the Lord.
Let us pray for those who suffer from poverty. May the poor and needy be guaranteed a fair distribution of all resources and be assured of what is necessary for a dignified life. Let us pray to the Lord.
Let us pray for the deceased freed from the power of death. May our deceased brothers and sisters contemplate the open gates of the heavenly kingdom and know the joy of the beatific vision of your merciful face. Let us pray to the Lord.
Father, who in your risen Son bring the Paschal mystery to fulfillment, accept the prayer that rises to you from the church, overflowing with joy, and grant that united with him through baptism, we too may rise to new life through Christ our Lord.
Now, as some pilgrims from around the world bring the gifts to the Holy Father, as we transition to the liturgy of the Eucharist, we hear the offertory chant, 'This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice in it and be glad. Alleluia.'
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