Tonight, I attended the Great Vigil of Easter. This is the first Mass of Easter season and, as such, it’s the most important service of the church year. It also happens to be my favorite service.
The service represents liturgical pomp and circumstance at its finest. The vestments, the incense, and the progression from darkness to light all come together to create an experience that is sublimely holy. After forty days of austerity and self-denial, it’s nice to celebrate again.
This particular Vigil was made even more special by the fact that one of the candidates for baptism happened to be a cousin of mine whose family I hadn’t seen in ages. It was completely unexpected, yet wonderful to run into them and have an opportunity to catch up.
Filled with the joy of this festival day, I wish you all a very happy Easter.
Codex Lochianus 