For Sunday, March
27, 2016, Easter Sunday, Year C, Readings: Acts
10:34-43, Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24; 1 Cor 15:19-26, Luke 24:1-12
For since death came through a human being, the resurrection of the dead has also come through a human being; for as all die in Adam, so all will be made alive in Christ.
[1Cor 15:21-22]
Now it was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James and the other women with them who told this to the apostles. But these words seemed to them an idle tale...But Peter got up and ran to the tomb; stooping and looking in, he saw the linen cloths by themselves; then he went home, amazed at what had happened. [Luke 24:10-12]
We still don't get it, not really. We've heard it a thousand times but when have we actually stopped to ponder: what does all this mean to me in daily living as a mortal human? What does the Resurrection of Christ mean in the midst of bill paying, eating, keeping warm in the winter, raising children, and doing the best I can with what I have? How does faith in Christ inform my thoughts and my actions? When has the Gospel given me clear direction yet I take a different path?
The time is NOW, the day is TODAY to have all senses engaged and involved - to physically feel the Joy, to be Enthralled, to begin again to know Christ's presence. Let us sing loud Hosannas and shout even louder ALLELUIAS! Christ is risen, for you, for me, for us all, INDEED!
LET US, GOD’S PEOPLE, PRAY
Leader: ~ Christ our Savior, Lord of All, You are ALIVE! Your
earthly sacrifice has destroyed death and given us eternal life. Let us experience
Your Presence within our mortal bodies and be transformed in every moment of daily
life. Grant us the wisdom, the understanding, the JOY of this indescribable
gift.
Alleluia! Jesus Christ is
Risen today!
RESPONSE: Alleluia! Christ is Risen indeed!
~
Christ our Savior, Lord of All, free us from the fear-mongering and political bullying
that killed You. Empower us to stand in Your Name against such tyranny before
all who govern in this World, this Country, and this Community. We pray especially
for: add your own petitions
Alleluia!
Jesus Christ is Risen today!
Alleluia!
Christ is Risen indeed!
~ Christ our Savior, Lord of All, lighten the
burden of the hopeless in serious illness, despair, or desperation, and breathe
new strength into all who give them care. We
now join our voices to pray aloud for those in need… add your own petitions
Alleluia!
Jesus Christ is Risen today!
Alleluia!
Christ is Risen indeed!
~
Christ our Savior, Lord of All, may the glory of Your Resurrection remind all
who mourn that earthly grief is temporary and we shall rejoice again with our
loved ones in life everlasting. We pray
especially for: add your own petitions
Alleluia!
Jesus Christ is Risen today!
Alleluia!
Christ is Risen indeed!
~
Christ our Savior, Lord of All, we pause
in this moment to offer You our other heartfelt intentions and petitions, aloud
or silently… add your own petitions
Alleluia!
Jesus Christ is Risen today!
Alleluia!
Christ is Risen indeed!
~
Christ our Savior, Lord of All, renew the essence of vocation in all those who
minister to our spiritual and pastoral needs. Energize and enliven them to take
us forward in this glorious season and meet You again on our way. We pray
especially for: add your own petitions
Alleluia!
Jesus Christ is Risen today!
Alleluia!
Christ is Risen indeed!
The Celebrant adds: Holy Jesus, Redeemer of the World, Your Resurrection
changed the face of the world forever. Excite our hearts and minds, and guide
us to follow Your Gospel in our thoughts, words, and actions. We ask through
You, our glorious Savior, and the Holy Spirit, the breath of our souls, who
together with our Creator, are One God, now and forever in eternity. Amen.
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