O God, who for our redemption gave your only begotten Son to the death of the cross, and by his glorious resurrection delivered us from the power of our enemy: Grant us so to die daily to sin, that we may evermore live with him in the joy of his resurrection; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
New Testament
Acts 10:34-43
Officiant: The Word of the Lord. The People: Thanks be to God.
Psalm
Psalm
118
*At the end of the Psalms this is sung or said Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: * as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.
New Testament
1 Corinthians 15:19-26
Officiant: The Word of the Lord. The People: Thanks be to God.
Gospel
Luke 24:1-12
Deacon:The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you. Or And with your spirit
Deacon: May the Lord be on our minds, on our lips, and on our hearts as we hear His Holy Gospel. The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke.
People: Glory to You, Lord Christ.
Deacon: We are reading from Luke's Gospel chapter 24, beginning at verse 1.
1 Now on the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they, and certain other women with them, came to the tomb bringing the spices which they had prepared. 2 But they found the stone rolled away from the tomb. 3 Then they went in and did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. 4 And it happened, as they were greatly perplexed about this, that behold, two men stood by them in shining garments. 5 Then, as they were afraid and bowed their faces to the earth, they said to them, 'Why do you seek the living among the dead? 6 He is not here, but is risen! Remember how He spoke to you when He was still in Galilee, 7 saying, 'The Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.' ' 8 And they remembered His words. 9 Then they returned from the tomb and told all these things to the eleven and to all the rest. 10 It was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the other women with them, who told these things to the apostles. 11 And their words seemed to them like idle tales, and they did not believe them. 12 But Peter arose and ran to the tomb; and stooping down, he saw the linen cloths lying by themselves; and he departed, marveling to himself at what had happened.
After the Gospel reading, the deacon elevates the book and says:
Deacon: The Gospel of the Lord.
People: Praise to You, Lord Christ.
Prayers of the People
Brothers and sisters, by His Resurrection, Christ has conquered all that stands between us and God. Therefore, let us approach the Father with great confidence for our needs and those of the whole world.
That the Church will always bear witness of the redeeming work of Christ to a lost and dying world.
Lord in Your mercy, Hear our prayer.
That a deeper unity among all Christians will grow as they celebrate and proclaim together the Resurrected Christ.
Lord in Your mercy, Hear our prayer.
That as Christ brought us peace with God, may nations strive for peace with one another.
Lord in Your mercy, Hear our prayer.
That the Risen Christ will bless, guide, and protect all who defend us at home and abroad.
Lord in Your mercy, Hear our prayer.
That the victory of Jesus over sin and death will lead those involved in abortions to repentance and encourage those who work to end it.
Lord in Your mercy, Hear our prayer.
That those who have lost loved ones recently will find peace in the promises of the Resurrected Christ.
Lord in Your mercy, Hear our prayer.
Heavenly Father, this is the day that You have made. Hear our prayer and give us the grace to be faithful witnesses to all that you have done for us through Christ our Lord. AMEN