E A S T E R W E E K
Father, all-powerful and ever-living God, at all times and in all places it is right to give you thanks and praise, yet we do so with greater joy than ever in this Easter season, when Christ became our Paschal Sacrifice.
When he rose from the tomb, the proud empire of our Deceiver was shattered, the gates of death were thrown open, the sentence due for our sins was commuted, and the power of death was brought to naught. Now, washed in baptismal waters, your beloved Son has led us from slavery to freedom through the triumph of his resurrection, by which he promises to make all things new.
Therefore, in a universe echoing with Easter joy, we praise you, joining our voices with angels and archangels, and with all your saints of every time and place, who forever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your holy Name.
E A S T E R S E A S O N
Father, all-powerful and ever-living God, at all times and in all places it is right to give you thanks and praise, yet we do so with greater joy than ever in this Easter season, when Christ became our Paschal Sacrifice.
He is the true Lamb, offered for us, taking away the sin of the world. By his death, he has destroyed death, and, by his rising to life again, he has won for us everlasting life.
Therefore, in a universe echoing with Easter joy, we praise you, joining our voices with angels and archangels, and with all your saints of every time and place, who forever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your holy Name.
A S C E N S I O N T I D E
Father, all-powerful and ever-living God, at all times and in all places it is right to give you thanks and praise, yet we do so with greater joy than ever in this Easter season, when Christ became our Paschal Sacrifice.
In his Ascension to your right hand, he is revealed to us as your Great High Priest, the One who hears the cries of his people, and intercedes with you to pour out upon them the grace and comfort of the Spirit.
Therefore, in a universe echoing with Easter joy, we praise you, joining our voices with angels and archangels, and with all your saints of every time and place, who forever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your holy Name.
P E N T E C O S T
Father, all-powerful and ever-living God, at all times and in all places it is right to give you thanks and praise.
As we celebrate these days of Pentecost, we rejoice: for, in falling from heaven your Holy Spirit enlightened the disciples, leading them to the fullness of truth, and filling them with boldness and zeal to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus, your Son; the true Word of Life that dispels the darkness of this world and reveals your saving power to people everywhere through the rays of your marvelous light.
Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with angels and archangels, and with all your saints of every time and place, who forever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your holy Name.
H O L Y T R I N I T Y