The Extended Vigil for Pentecost Sunday is still a new liturgy for many communities. It shares with the Easter Vigil the dynamic of “holy waiting” as we pray through several readings that focus on the coming of the Holy Spirit.
Pentecost Vigil Entrance Antiphon The Love of God Has Been Poured into Our Hearts (Steve Angrisano, Sarah Hart and Curtis Stephan)
Let Us All Rejoice #110
This Antiphon text from Romans 5 is an apt way to begin our Vigil. “The love of God has been poured into our hearts through the Spirit of God dwelling within us, alleluia.”
Entrance Chant May Your Kingdom Come (Steve Angrisano, Sarah Hart and Curtis Stephan)
Spirit & Song # 328
In this lively song, we ask the Spirit to fill us with fire as we proclaim the Kingdom of God.
After the First Reading from Genesis 11 Blessed the People the Lord Has Chosen (Jackie Francois)
Spirit & Psalm 2025: p. 228
The First Reading is the story of the Tower of Babel, which is a symbol of humanity divided by sin. Jackie Francois’ setting of Psalm 33 is a prayer of unity for the peoples of the world.
After the Second Reading from Exodus 19 Glory and Praise Forever (Scott Soper)
Spirit & Psalm 2025: p. 230
In Exodus, we see how God appeared to the people in the form of fire, which prefigures how the Holy Spirit appeared to the Apostles as tongues of fire. Scott Soper’s setting of Daniel 3 is a prayer of praise for all that God has created.
After the Third Reading from Ezekiel 37 Give Thanks to the Lord (Sarah Hart)
Spirit & Psalm 2025: p. 234
Sarah Hart’s setting of Psalm 107 is a response to the famous story of the dry bones on the plain that suddenly came to life with new flesh as the prophet Ezekiel preached to them.
After the Fourth Reading from Joel 3 Lord, Send Out Your Spirit (Steve Angrisano)
Spirit & Psalm 2025: p. 236
The Book of Joel is quoted by Peter during his preaching in Acts 2. It is a call to all disciples who are filled with the Holy Spirit: Prophesy in the name of Jesus Christ! In Steve Angrisano’s setting of Psalm 104, we earnestly pray that the Spirit will renew us.
The Fourth Reading is followed by the Glory to God, and then the Epistle reading from Romans 8, in which the Christian community is described as those who have the first fruits of the Spirit.
Gospel Acclamation Alleluia: Mass of St. Mary Magdalene (Sarah Hart)
Spirit & Psalm 2025: p. 238
The acclamation verse is the Church’s traditional prayer to the Holy Spirit.
Presentation and Preparation of the Gifts Envia Tu Espiritu (Bob Hurd)
Never Too Young #231; Breaking Bread #437
This popular bilingual song by Bob Hurd showcases how the Holy Spirit speaks to us through many languages.
Pentecost Vigil Communion Antiphon On the Last Day of the Festival (Steve Angrisano, Sarah Hart and Curtis Stephan)
Let Us All Rejoice #111
The antiphon text is taken from today’s Gospel, when Jesus proclaims, “Let anyone who thirsts come to me and drink. As Scripture says: Rivers of living water will flow from within those who believe in me.” This image recalls our baptism, when we first received the outpouring of the Holy Spirit.
Communion Chant Come, All You Thirsty (Kathleen Basi)
Breaking Bread #303
The soaring melody of Kathleen Basi’s new song invites us to drink of the Lord’s life-giving water.
Sending Forth Now Is the Time (Tom Kendzia)
Never Too Young #196; Breaking Bread #493
Tom Kendzia’s upbeat song compels us to cast aside our fears because the Holy Spirit is truly with us.
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