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Although Pope Francis did not preside at the liturgy due to his ongoing recovery from a recent hospitalization for double pneumonia, he made a surprise appearance in the basilica about two hours before the Mass.
As the Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica, the Holy Father personally baptized eight adults.
‘It is the Lord, the God of the impossible, who rolled away the stone forever. Even now, he opens our tombs, so that hope may be born ever anew.’
The Paschal Vigil is the Great Liturgy in which the whole Paschal Triduum culminates.
The Church annually welcomes to their spiritual home thousands of men, women and children.
‘The power of Easter summons you to roll away every stone of disappointment and mistrust ...’
‘Look with confidence to the future, for Christ is risen and has changed the direction of history.’
COMMENTARY: Whatever your reason for wanting to become Catholic, run with it. It’s your road sign pointing you in the right direction.
The lack of artificial lighting during the Easter vigil can be a powerful aid to prayer, raising the question of why this practice isn’t done more regularly.
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