HOLY THURSDAY
O God, you call us to participate in this most sacred Supper, a banquet of love of your Only Begotten Son, who handed himself over to death, we pray, that we may draw from this great mystery, the fullness of charity and of life.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
GOOD FRIDAY
My Lord, your Son has suffered so much, shed so much blood. I was born with so many faults and my nature is full of weakness, and yet your son Jesus has died on the cross for me.
I know your grace has the power to cleanse me of my many sins and to make me more like your Son. Thank you for your goodness and love for me. I ask you, Father, to watch over me - always. Through Christ, our Lord.
HOLY SATURDAY
Loving Father,
On this night, we await at the Lord’s tomb in prayer and fasting, meditating on his Passion and death and on his descent into Hell, and awaiting his glorious resurrection.
Through this mystery, we ask that we may resurrect with you to new life as we leave our old selves behind. Help us to be who we were created to be in this world so that we may build up your Church and your kingdom. May we follow the resurrection of your Son, Jesus Christ, as a witness to live a life of holiness in everything that we do.
Grant this through Christ our Lord.
EASTER SUNDAY
From the darkness of the grave
Blood poured out, a crown of thorns
Christ the Lord is risen to-day
ALL: Alleluia!
Walking from the empty tomb
Opening wide the gates of life
Christ the Lord is risen to-day
ALL: Alleluia!
Lord of life
You defeated death
To show that we can rise
From all that binds us to the world
Pride, envy, anger, fear
The debt of sin that holds us here
Christ the Lord is risen to-day
ALL: Alleluia!
Lord of life
You defeated death
To demonstrate a love that is
Beyond our understanding
That reaches out even to me
Saving Grace to all who hear
Christ the Lord is risen to-day
ALL: Alleluia!
Lord of life
We pray for all who bring your word of life
As a light to those in darkness
For those who bring your word of peace
To those enslaved by fear
For those who bring your word of love
To those in need of comfort
Lord of love and Lord of peace
Lord of resurrection life
Be known
Through our lives and through your power
Christ the Lord is risen to-day
ALL: Alleluia!