What would we see in the early texts of the church fathers? What would we see as we gazed through the window provided by archaeology of early Christian sites? We would see many familiar sights and sounds, fragrances and gestures.
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The sights and sounds of the Easter Vigil serve as a reminder of the Paschal Mystery at every Mass.