The Easter Vigil in the Holy Night

By most ancient tradition, this is the night of keeping vigil for the Lord, in which, following the Gospel admonition, the faithful, carrying lighted lamps in their hands, should be like those looking for the Lord when he returns, so that at his coming he may find them awake and have them sit at his table.

We bless the Easter fire, light and bless the Paschal Candle, hear the word of God, renew our baptismal promises and admit new Christians to the sacraments, celebrate the first Mass of Easter.