“The Mother of all Vigils.” The Service of Light, the Liturgy of the Word (nine readings), the Liturgy of Baptism, and the Liturgy of the Eucharist.
The Easter season · Solemnity
Easter Vigil in the Holy Night
First Reading
Genesis 1:1 — 2:2
Responsorial Psalm
Psalm 104
“Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth.”
Second Reading
Romans 6:3-11
Gospel
Matthew 28:1-10
Additional Readings
- Second Reading: Genesis 22:1-18 · Psalm 16
- Third Reading: Exodus 14:15 — 15:1 · Exodus 15 (canticle)
- Fourth Reading: Isaiah 54:5-14 · Psalm 30
- Fifth Reading: Isaiah 55:1-11 · Isaiah 12 (canticle)
- Sixth Reading: Baruch 3:9-15, 32 — 4:4 · Psalm 19
- Seventh Reading: Ezekiel 36:16-17a, 18-28 · Psalm 42
Citations follow the Roman Lectionary for Mass. Open each reference in your preferred Bible to pray with the text.