Tonight - the Great Easter Vigil - we celebrate Jesus' victory over Death. As we begin with the Service of Light, the deacon proclaims Christ as light of the world. In the seven readings from the Old Testament, we hear our salvation history. During the sacraments of initiation, we welcome new members into the Church, confirm others, and renew our own Baptismal promises. Then we celebrate the Eucharist with the newly initiated for the first time.
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