"The day of resurrection! Earth spread the news abroad; the Paschal feast of gladness, the Paschal feast of God. From death to life eternal, from earth to heaven's height Our Savior Christ has brought us, the glorious Lord of Ligth.
Now let the heav'ns be joyful, and earth her song begin; The whole world keep high triumph and all that is therein; Let all things in creation their notes of gladness blend, For Christ the Lord is risen, Our joy that has no end."
O God, your Word Incarnate, Jesus Christ, was obedient even to death on a cross. As we celebrate his resurrection from the dead, grant us the grace so to love you that we, too, will spend our lives in your service. We ask this with Jesus who lives with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen
Prayer from second Thursday of Easter - People's Companion To The Breviary
