Collect · Apr 23, 2011 · WDTPRS
WDTPRS: Vigil of Easter: stir up in your Church a spirit of adoption
Novus OrdoVigil of Easter — Mar 27, 2027, Apr 15, 2028
Deus, qui hanc sacratissimam noctem gloria dominicae resurrectionis illustras, excita in Ecclesia tua adoptionis spiritum, ut, corpore et mente renovati, puram tibi exhibeamus servitutem.Fr. Z’s literal rendering
O God, who illuminate this most holy night by the glory of the Lord’s resurrection, rouse up the spirit of adoption in Your Church, so that, having been renewed in mind and body, we may render You our unstained service.
Our Lenten journey brings us to the greatest feast day of the whole liturgical year. We saw the priesthood and Eucharist instituted at Holy Thursday. A glimpse of Easter glory was given us with the singing of the Gloria. The priest responded to Christ’s priestly command to serve by washing the feet of males only (viri). Christ in the Blessed…