The Vigil
In the first reading, the story of creation was narrated in this book of the Bible.
Genesis
In the gospel tomorrow, Jesus said these words to His disciples when He appeared to them in a locked room.
Peace be with you!
On this day we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus.
Easter Sunday
In the reading last Easter Friday, when Peter was asked by what power or by what name they have done their healing, he answered the name of this man.
Jesus Christ the Nazorean
(or Jesus)
This is blessed and first lighted during the Easter Vigil.
Paschal Candle
In the second reading, this man's faith was tested when he was commanded by God to sacrifice his own son.
Abraham
In the gospel last Easter Wednesday, while travelling to this village, Jesus appeared to two of his disciples (one of them named Cleopas) and interpreted to them the Scriptures, and they only recognized Him during the breaking of the bread.
Emmaus
This is considered as the mother of all Vigils, celebrated on the evening of Holy Saturday, and is composed of four parts: Lucernarium, Liturgy of the Word, Baptismal Liturgy, and the Liturgy of the Eucharist
Easter Vigil
In the reading last Easter Monday, this apostle stood up and proclaimed the good news about Jesus to the Jews.
Peter
This hymn or prayer during the Mass is not sung during the Lenten season (except feasts and solemnities) but is now sung during the Easter season and even everyday during the octave.
Gloria or Glory to God
In the gospel, this evangelist narrates the story of Jesus' resurrection when Mary Magdalene, Mary, the mother of James, and Salome came to His tomb.
Mark
In the gospel last Easter Friday, Jesus appeared in this place to Simon Peter, Thomas, Nathanael, James and John, and two other disciples while they were fishing but caught nothing that night. (Hint: a body of water)
Sea of Tiberias
This is the 50-day period in the liturgical calendar starting from Easter Sunday to Pentecost, and is celebrated in joyful exultation.
Easter Season
In reading of last Easter Thursday, Peter cited this man from the Old Testament during his addressed to the people.
Moses
The Octave Day of Easter or the 2nd Sunday of Easter is called this.
Divine Mercy Sunday
In the seventh reading, this prophet (and the name of this book) received the prophesy: "I will give you a new heart and place a new spirit within you, taking from your bodies your stony hearts and giving you natural hearts."
Ezekiel
In the gospel last Easter Monday, Jesus said to Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to tell the apostles to meet him in this place.
Galilee
During this period, the celebration of Easter (similar to Christmas --- the two greatest solemnities) continues for eight days.
Easter Octave
In the reading last Easter Wednesday, Peter and John met a crippled man at this gate of the temple.
"the Beautiful Gate"
During the Easter Vigil (or Easter Sunday) liturgy, we renew these promises are renewed after we are sprinkled with blessed water.
Baptismal Promises
During this liturgy, this is the number of Old Testament readings, which can be shorten to 3 for pastoral reasons.
7
According to St. Pope John Paul II, we are an Easter people and this Hebrew word is our song.
Alleluia
More familiarly called by its Latin name: Exultet, this part of the Easter Vigil liturgy is when the deacon or the priest (if there is no deacon) sings praises to God before the Paschal Candle, while are all standing and holding lighted candles in their hands.
Easter Proclamation
In the reading tomorrow (Octave Day of Easter), an epistle attributed to this apostle states that Jesus came by water and blood, not by water alone.
John
This litany is sung during the Baptismal Liturgy of the Easter Vigil.
Litany of Saints