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To celebrate the glory of Jesus’ resurrection, the Church amplifies the liturgy with these symbolic traditions.Easter Sunday is a glorious feast in the Catholic Church — the highest of all feasts during the entire liturgical year!
For the 40 days of Lent the word “Alleluia” is missing from the liturgy of the Church. It is never said even once. Then, during the Easter Vigil, the priest intones the great Alleluia, and it seems like the Church can’t stop repeating this word over and over again. Why is that?Alleluia is rooted in a Hebrew expression that means “praise the Lord.” For this reason Alleluia is closely associated with a season of joy, and is in stark contrast with the somber penitential attitude of Lent.
In some countries there is even a tradition to ring the church bells and process through the town at dawn, announcing the Resurrection of Jesus.Light of the WorldOver time the Easter candle was given greater prominence and was decorated to further expound on the Paschal mystery. Here is a brief guide to the Easter candle and its corresponding symbolism.The flame is reminiscent of the “pillar of fire” that led the people of Israel and protected them as they escaped the slavery of the Egyptians.
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