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Handbook For Lent

An Invitation

Subjects > Religion > Lent > Lutheran Guide To Lent

A Handbook For The Discipline Of Lent

By The Rev. Thomas L. Weitzel - Evangelical Church in America

The Great Vigil of Easter

The Vigil of Easter begins with little changed from Friday night. The church is bare and also dark. Like the children of Israel who watched and waited through the night for the Lord of the Exodus, everyone gathers late on Holy Saturday to watch and to wait for the Lord of the Resurrection.

The first task is to break the darkness with the light of Christ burning atop the Paschal candle. This is the Light of Christ, dispelling the darkness of night, of sin, of death. This light will be a constant reminder of the Easter victory at all Easter services, at every baptism, and at every funeral.

Having broken the darkness, the stories of faith and salvation, are told while the vigiling goes on. These are our family stories that lead us to the Resurrected One.

After hearing the stories, baptisms occur, new members are received, and all renew their baptismal vows so that everyone is ready to receive the Lord of the Resurrection. Quickly the table is set, and the room is made ready with flowers, banners and festive array.

At last He comes! The victory is won! The Risen Lord comes in bread and wine and songs of praise. This is the feast of victory!

See also:

• Lutheran Guide To Lent
  • Handbook For Lent - An Invitation
  • Handbook For Lent - Table Of Contents
  • Handbook For Lent - Lenten Opportunities
  • Handbook For Lent - What Is Lent ?
  • Handbook For Lent - The Discipline of Lent
    • Handbook For Lent - Repentance
    • Handbook For Lent - Prayer
    • Handbook For Lent - Fasting
    • Handbook For Lent - Works of Love
    • Handbook For Lent - Beginning Your Discipline
    • Handbook For Lent - Keeping Your Discipline
  • Handbook For Lent - Making the Sign of the Cross
  • Handbook For Lent - Should I Go to Confession ?
  • Handbook For Lent - How to Go to Confession
    • from Martin Luther's Small Catechism
  • Handbook For Lent - The Tradition of the Stations of the Cross
  • Handbook For Lent - The Triduum - The Three Sacred Days
    • Handbook For Lent - Maundy Thursday
    • [Handbook For Lent - Good Friday]?Create
    • Handbook For Lent - The Great Vigil of Easter
  • Handbook For Lent - Blessings over Food at Easter

See also:

• http://www.members.aol.com/LiturgybyTLW1/Seasonal/Lent/Discipln.html
• Articles about the Holy See and the Pope
• [Shroud Of Turin Internet Guide]

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