"O Father, light up the small duties of this day's life: May they shine with the beauty of Your countenance. May we believe that glory can dwell in the most common task of every day."

Blessed Augustine of Hippo


Sunday, April 19, 2009

Christ is Risen! Truly He is Risen!








The angel exclaimed to her, full of grace: "Rejoice, O Pure Virgin; again I say, rejoice! Your Son is risen from the grave on the third day and has raised the dead. Let all nations rejoice!"

Shine in splendor, O new Jerusalem! For the glory of the Lord is risen upon you, O Sion; sing with joy and rejoice! And you, pure Mother of God, rejoice in the resurrection of your Son.

How pleasingly divine and sweet was Your voice, O Christ, when You promised, without fail, to remain with us until the end of time. We, the faithful, rejoice in this firm foundation of hope.

O Christ, Great and Sacred Pasch, Wisdom, Power, and Word of God, grant that we be with You in Your kingdom on the never-ending day.

HIRMOS
Shine in splendor, O new Jerusalem! For the glory of the Lord is risen upon you, O Sion; sing with joy and rejoice! And you, pure Mother of God, rejoice in the resurrection of your Son.

EXAPOSTILARION
You, O King and Lord, have fallen asleep in the flesh as a mortal man, but on the third day You arose again. You have raised Adam from his corruption and made Death powerless. You are the Pasch of Incorruption. You are the Salvation of the world.

8 comments:

DebD said...

joyous Pascha... Pascha beautiful!

Christ is Risen!

Mimi said...

Indeed He is Risen!

Molly Sabourin said...

Thanks for posting these! I love family Pascha photos!! Have a beautiful Bright Week! :)

Martha said...

What a beautiful family photo! Truly He is Risen!!!

Susan Sophia said...

Awesome photos!

Indeed He is Risen!

Pres. Kathy said...

Christ is Risen! Thanks for sharing your beautiful pictures!

h west said...

Word up! Happy Pascha!!!!

Michael from Texas said...

The close-up shot of FDR holding the candle is awesome.