Editing Octave of Easter (section)

=== Roman Rite ===
In the [[Ordinary Form of the Roman Rite]], Easter is one of two [[solemnity|solemnities]] with [[octave (liturgy)|octaves]]; the other is [[Christmas]]. The days of the octave are given the second-highest rank in the calendar (second only to the [[Paschal Triduum]] and Easter itself), ranking even above normal [[Solemnity|solemnities]].<ref>{{cite book|title= [[The Roman Missal]]|edition=3rd|year=2011|chapter=Universal Norms on the Liturgical Year and the Calendar|page=96|publisher=Catholic Book Publishing|publication-place=New Jersey}}</ref> The paschal [[Sequence (musical form)|sequence]] {{lang|la|[[Victimae paschali laudes]]}} may be sung before the gospel reading on each of these days.

The Gospel readings for each of middle days within the octave are taken from the various Scriptural accounts of the [[Resurrection of Jesus]].
* Monday: {{Bibleverse|Matthew|28:8-15|NABRE}}
* Tuesday: {{Bibleverse|John|20:11-18|NABRE}}
* Wednesday: {{Bibleverse|Luke|24:13-35|NABRE}}
* Thursday: {{Bibleverse|Luke|24:35-48|NABRE}}
* Friday: {{Bibleverse|John|21:1-14|NABRE}}
* Saturday: {{Bibleverse|Mark|16:9-15|NABRE}}