+++ Lucenarium: The Solemn Beginning of the Vigil +++
The Blessing of the Fire:
The Preparation of the Candle:
After the Candle is prepared, the celebrant invites:From the Roman Missal
May the light of Christ rising in glory dispel the darkness of our hearts and minds.
During procession:
The Light of Christ. R. Thanks be to God. (Sung three times)
— OR —
Lumen Christi. R. Deo gratias.(Sung three times)
Exsultet (The Easter Proclamation):
- Easter Proclamation (Longer Form-ICEL)
- Easter Proclamation (Shorter Form-ICEL)
- Exultet (Gregorian Chant)
Instruction:
Liturgy of the Word
Old Testament Readings and Post Reading ChantsFirst Reading: Genesis 1:1 - 2:2
And God saw all that He made, and behold, it was very good.
Post First Reading
From the Roman Missal: Responsorial Psalm (103)104:1-2, 5-6, 10+12, 13-14, 24,35
(R30) . Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth. – or – Psalm (32)33:4-5, 6-7, 12-13, 20-22
(R.. )The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord. The Earth is Full (Chabanel - various)
From Graduale Romanum: Ps. 99(100):2-3
Iubilate Domino omnis terra: servite Domino in laetitia.V. Intrate in conspectu eius, in exsultatione. V. Scitote quod Dominus ipse est Deus. V. Ipse fecit nos, et non ipsi non; nos autem populus eius, et oves pascuae eius.( p.185)
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Jubilate Deo omnis terra, servite Domino a8 (Hans Leo Hassler)
Jubilate Deo omnis terra, servite Domino a 5 (Hans Leo Hassler)
Second Reading: Genesis 22:1-18 I will greatly multiple your seed as the stars of the heavens.
Post Second Reading
From the Roman Missal: Responsorial Psalm: 15(16): 5+8, 9-10, 11 (R. 1)
You are my inheritance, O Lord.
You are My Inheritance (Chabanel -various)
From the Graduale Romanum: Tractus Ps. 124(125):1-2
Qui confidunt in Domino, sicut mons Sion: non commovebitur in aeternum, qui habitat in Ierusalem. V. Montes in circuitu eius: et Dominius in circuitu populi sui, ex hoc unuc et usque in saeculum.
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Qui confidunt in Domino (Krystoff Harant)You are My Inheritance (Chabanel -various)
From the Graduale Romanum: Tractus Ps. 124(125):1-2
Qui confidunt in Domino, sicut mons Sion: non commovebitur in aeternum, qui habitat in Ierusalem. V. Montes in circuitu eius: et Dominius in circuitu populi sui, ex hoc unuc et usque in saeculum.
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Third Reading
Exodus 14:15 - 15:1
And the sons of Israel went through the midst of the sea on dry land.
Post Third Reading
From the Roman Missal: Responsorial Canticle Exodus 15: 12, 3-4, 5-6 (R. 1b)
Let us sing to the Lord; he has covered himself in glory.
Let Us Sing to the Lord (Chabanel -Various)
From the Graduale Romanum: Exodus 15:1-2
Cantemus Domino: gloriae enim honorificatus est: equum et ascensorem proiecit in mare: adiutor et protector factus est mihi in saluttem.V. Hic Deus meus, et honorabo eum:Deus patris mei. et exaltabo eum V. Dominus conte rens bella: Dominus nomen est illi. (p.186)
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From the Graduale Simplex
V. Cantemus Domino: gloriose enim magnificatus, equum et ascensorem deiecit in mare R, Cantemus Domino gloriose, (pg. 143)
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Fourth Reading
Isaiah 54:5-14
My loving kindness will not be removed from you.
Post Fourth Reading:
From the Roman Missal: Responsorial Psalm (29)30:2+4, 5-6, 11-12a,+13 (R.2a)
I will praise you, Lord, for you have rescued me.
I Will Praise You (Chabanel -various)
From the Graduale Romanum: Ps. 116(117):
Laudate Dominum omnes gentes:et collaudate eum; omnes populi V. Quoniam confirmata est super nos misericordia eius et eritas Domini manet in aeternum
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Fifth Reading: Isaiah 55:1-11
I will make an everlasting covenant with you.
Post Fifth Reading:
From the Roman Missal: Responsorial Canticle: Isaiah 12:2-3, 4, 5-6 (R. 3)
You will draw water joyfully from the springs of salvation.
You Will Draw Water Joyfully (Chabanel -various)
From the Graduale Romanum: Ps. Isaiah 5:1-2
Vinea facta est dilecto in corsu, in loco uberi. V, Et macerium circumdebit, et circumfordit: et plantavit vineam Sorec, et aedificavit viturrim in medio eius V. Et torcular fodit n ea: vinea enim Domini Sabaoth, domus Israel est. ( p.188)
From the Graduale Simplex: Canticum Isaiae
Vinea enim Domini Sabaoth R. Domus Israel ( p.144)
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Sixth Reading: Baruch 3:9-15,32 - 4:4
Approach the splendor of the Lord.
Post Sixth Reading:
From the Roman Missal: Responsorial Psalm: 19(18):8,9,10, 11 (R. Jn 6:68c)
Lord, you have the words of everlasting life.
Lord You Have the Word (Chabanel-various)
Lord You Have the Word (Chabanel-various)
From the Graduale Romanum:Deut 32:1-4
Attende caelum, et loquar: et audiat terra verba exore mes V. Exspectetur sicut pluia eloquium meum: et descendant sicut ros verba mea, sicut imber super gramina. V. Et sicut nix super fenum: quia nomen Domini invocabo. v. Date magnitudinem Deo nostro: deus, vera opera eius, et omnes viae eius iudicia. v. Deus fidelis, in quo non est iniquitas: iustus et sanctus Dominus. ( p.189)
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From the Graduale Simplex: Canticum Moysi
Audite, caeli, quae loquor: audiat terra verba oris mei R. Date magnitudinem Deo nostro ( p.145)
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Seventh Reading: Ezekiel 36:16-17a,18-28
I will sprinkle clean water on you.
Post Seventh Reading
When there is a baptism
From the Roman Missal: Responsorial Psalm 42:3, 5, 43:3 / 4 R. 42:2)
Like a deer that longs for running streams, my soul longs for you, my God.
Like a Deer (Chabanel-Various)
when there is no baptism (choose from below)
Responsorial Canticle: Isaiah 12:2-3, 4bcd , 5-6 R. 3
You will draw water joyfully from the springs of salvation.
You Will Draw Water (Chabanel-various)
This canticle may be sung now only if the fifth reading and its canticle was omitted – or – choose
Responsorial Psalm51:12-13, 14-15, 18-19 (R.12a)You will draw water joyfully from the springs of salvation.
You Will Draw Water (Chabanel-various)
This canticle may be sung now only if the fifth reading and its canticle was omitted – or – choose
Create a clean heart in me, O God.
Create a Clean Heart (Chabanel-Various)
From the Graduale Romanum:Ps. 41(42):2-4
Sicut cervus desiderat ad fontes acquarum: ita desiderat animas mea ad te, Deus V, Sitivit anima mea ad Deum vium: quando veniam, et apparebo ante faciem Dei mei? V, Fuerunt mihi lacrimae meae panes die ac nocte, dum dicitur mihi per singulos dies: Ubi est Deus tuus? ( p.190)
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From the Graduale Simplex: Ps 41(42):
Quemadmodum desiderat cervus ad fontes acquarum R.Desiderat anima mea ad te Deus ( p.146)
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Gloria
The Gloria is sung, while all the bells are rung.Prayer after the Gloria
New Testament Readings and Post Reading ChantEpistle:Romans 6:3-1
Christ, having been raised from the dead, is never to die again.
Gospel Psalm:Psalm 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23
(R. Alleluia, alleluia alleluia )
Alleluia Psalm (Chabanel-various)
From the Graduale Romanum: Alleluia Psalm: 117(118):
Confitemini Domino, quoniam bonus ; quoniam in saecula misericordia eius
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Why do you seek the living One among the dead?".
Celebration of Baptism
Presentation of Candidates
Invitation to Prayer:
Litany of the Saints
From the Roman Missal
Litany of the Saints ICEL
From the Graduale Romanum
Litaniæ sanctorum ( p.192)
From the Graduale Simplex
Litaniæ sanctorum(p.148) lessi
Blessing of the Baptismal Water
Acclamation:
From the Roman Missal:Springs of water, bless the Lord; praise and exalt him above all for ever.
- Springs of Water CBWIII 88
- Springs of Water (ICEL)
From the Graduale Simplex:
Fontes et omnia quæ moventur in aquis, hymnum dicite Deo, alleluia.
V. Benedicte, omnia opera Domini, Domino; laudate et superexaltate eum in sæcula. (p.150)
Baptismal Vows
Renunciation of Sin:
Profession of Faith:
Baptism:
Anointing after Baptism:
if confirmation does not follow at this liturgy
Clothing with a Baptismal Garment:
Presentation of a Lighted Candle:
Renewal of Baptismal Promises:
Renunciation of Sin and
Profession of Faith:
Sprinkling with Holy Water:
Antiphon:
From the Roman Missal (via ICEL)- I saw Water Flowing (ICEL)
- Vidi aquam… ( p.708)
From the Graduale Simplex
- Fontes (p.150)
Celebration of Reception
Invitation:
Profession by the Candidates:
Act of Reception:
Celebration of Confirmation
Invitation:
Laying on of Hands:
Anointing with Chrism:
Offertory Antiphon:
From the Roman Missal: Ps 118:16-17
The right hand of the Lord is exalted; the right hand of the Lord has struck with power. I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord.
Verses of Psalm 118 can also be sung between repetitions of the antiphon.
The right hand of the Lord is exalted; the right hand of the Lord has struck with power. I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord.
Verses of Psalm 118 can also be sung between repetitions of the antiphon.
From the Graduale Romanum
Dextera Domini fecit virtutem, dextera Domini exaltavit me: non moriar, sed vivam, et narrabo opera Domini, alleluia. ( p.194)
From the Gradule Simplex
Dextera Domini fecit virtutem: dextera Domini exaltavit me.( p.112)
Verses of Psalm 118 can also be sung between repetitions of the antiphon.
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Communion Antiphon:
From the Roman Missal : 1 Cor 5:7-8
Christ our Passover has been sacrificed; therefore let us keep the feast with the unleavened bread of purity and truth. Alleluia.
Psalm 118 may be sung
From the Graduale Romanum: I Cor 5:7-8Christ our Passover has been sacrificed; therefore let us keep the feast with the unleavened bread of purity and truth. Alleluia.
Psalm 118 may be sung
Pascha nostrum immolatus est Christus, alleluia: itaque epulemur in azymis sinceritatis et veritatis, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. I Corinthians 5:7-8 ( p.199)
Psalm 118:1,2,5,8,10,11,13,14,15,16,17,21,22,23,24,25,26,28,29 may also be sung between repetitions of the above antiphon.
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From the Graduale Simplex
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. ( p.163)
Verses of Psalm 105 may also be sung between repetitions of the above antiphon.
Dismissal
The double "Alleluia" is added to the deacon's dismissal tonight and throughout the Easter Octave.ICEL
Hymns
- At the Lamb's High Feast CBWII #563, AH #411, VII #353
- This Is the Day (CBWII #589, WIII #663)
Choral Music
- Christ, Our Passover
- Christ the Lord Is Risen Today (Hall)
- Exsultate justi in Domino (di Lasso)
- Good Christian Men, Rejoice and Sing (Donna Robertson)
- Hallelujah from Messiah (G.F. Handel)
- I Will Exalt Thee (Christopher Tye)
- O Lord, How Manifold Are Thy Works (J. Barnby)
- O sacrum convivium (Various)
- Regina coeli
- Anonymous
- Regina caeli (Gregorian chant) (ferial tone)
- Regina caeli (solemn tone) (Gregorian chant) (solemn tone)
- Trent codex 89 SATB
- 4-part hymn in G Major SATB (M. Labat)
- Gregor Aichinger
- Felice Anerio SATB
- Philippe Basiron STB
- Johannes Brassart SAA with trope Alle Domine nate matris Deus
- Antoine Busnois SATB
- William Byrd SAT
- Francesco Cavalli ATB & bc
- Cibulka SATB
- Adrian Cuello SATB
- Pedro de Cristo SATB
- Giovanni Croce SATB.SATB
- Christoph Dalitz SSATB
- Mariano Garau SATB
- José Maurício Nunes Garcia SATB
- Ondrej Hornik SATB
- Heinrich Isaac SSATB
- M. Labat SATB
- Orlando di Lasso SSATBB
- João Baptista Lehman SAB & organ
- Charlemagne Loisel SATB
- Antonio Lotti SATB
- Cristóbal de Morales SATB
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- Diego Ortiz SATB
- Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (one part reconstructed) SATB or ATTB
- Costanzo Porta TTBB
- Ignaz Reimann SATB
- Giovanni Battista Riccio
- Giovanni Antonio Rigatti S solo and continuo
- Georg Valentin Röder (from Vespers) SATB
- Juan García de Salazar SATB
- Ferdinand Schubert SATB
- Francesco Soriano SATB
- Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck SATTB with SAT section.
- José de Torres SSATB
- Tomás Luis de Victoria
- Antonio de Villalar SATB
- Adrian Willaert SATB or ATTB
- Franz Xaver Witt SATB
- Robert White TTTBB
- Sicut cervus desiderat (Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (verse 1) and its secunda pars (verses 2 and 3)
- Sing unto the Lord (Christopher Tye)
- Sing Ye to the Lord (Edward Bairstow) NB It is public domain in US, but not in other countries with longer copyright terms, please check to confirm it is in public domain in your country
- Sitientes, venite ad aquas (Tomás Luis de Victoria)
- Surrexit a mortuis (Charles-Marie Widor)
- Surrexit pastor bonus (Jehan l'Heritier)
- Te Deum laudamus (Gregorian chant)
- Te Deum laudamus (Jacob Handl)
- Te Deum laudamus (Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck)
Mass Settings
Icel ChantsMissa I Tempore Paschali (Lux et Origo) [Graduale Romanum p 710-715]
- Complete Score:
- KYRIE VI: Te Christe Rex supplices • Score (PDF)
- Gloria • Score (PDF)
- Sanctus • Score (PDF)
- Agnus • Score (PDF)
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