The Exsultet also known as the Easter Proclamation (Latin: Praeconium Paschale), is a lengthy sung proclamation delivered before the paschal candle, ...
Exult, let them exult, the hosts of heaven, exult, let Angel ministers of God exult, let the trumpet of salvation sound aloud our mighty King's triumph!
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Can a lay person sing the Exsultet?
In the absence of a deacon, it may also be sung either by the priest who is presiding, or by a concelebrant. However, if local circumstances suggest it, the instructions also permit the intoning of the Exsultet by a lay cantor, with certain indicated portions of the text being omitted.
How old is the Exsultet?
The regularity of the metrical cursus of the Exsultet would lead us to place the date of its composition perhaps as early as the fifth century, and not later than the seventh.
Can the exultet be recited?
You can recite the whole thing. That won't do. The text is too important, the event too special. The exultet deserves to be sung, and sung well.
What are the three major themes in the Exsultet prayer?
In the Exultet, there are three main events of salvation history compared with their antitypes. First, there is Christ as the true lamb. Second, there is the passage through the Red Sea. Third, there is the pillar of fire.
The Deacon, after incensing the book and the candle, proclaims the Easter Proclamation. (Exsultet) at the ambo or at a lectern, with all standing and holding ...
Apr 3, 2021 · Br. Pádraig McIntyre OSB sings the Exsultet, or Easter Proclamation, which is sung in the light ...
Duration: 10:55
Posted: Apr 3, 2021
Duration: 10:55
Posted: Apr 3, 2021
The Exsultet is the proclamation of the beginning of Easter and the invitation to celebrate the Paschal mysteries; therefore, it is in the form of a gospel. It ...
Feb 23, 2012 · A Pew Book with pictures of the Priest at Mass: http://www.ccwatershed.org/jogues/ - - - Listen to ...
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Posted: Feb 23, 2012
Duration: 10:51
Posted: Feb 23, 2012
The deacon, after incensing the book and the candle, proclaims the easter Proclamation (exsultet) at the ambo or at a lectern, with all standing and holding ...
The Exsultet exhorts us, “Be glad, let earth be glad, as glory floods her, ablaze with light from her eternal King, let all corners of the earth be glad.
Apr 20, 2019 · The annual proclamation hymn of the Easter Vigil, the Exsultet, is a moving recollection of salvation history that teaches God's ...
Mar 31, 2018 · Exult and sing, O heav'nly choirs of angels! Rejoice, all you powers in heaven and on earth! Jesus Christ our King is risen!Sound the trumpet, ...
