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 What is the meaning of Alleluia, so often repeated at Easter-time?

"Alleluia" means "Praise God."

In the Introit of the Mass of the day the Church introduces Jesus Christ as risen, addressing His heavenly Father as fol lows: "I rose up and am still with Thee, alleluia; Thou hast laid Thy hand upon Me, alleluia. Lord, Thou hast proved Me, and know Me; Thou hast known My sitting down and My rising up." Glory be to the Father, etc.

O God, Who this day didst open to us the approach to eternity by Thy only Son victorious over death, prosper by Thy grace our vows, which Thou dost anticipate by Thy inspirations. Through the same Lord, etc.

Brethren: Purge out the old leaven, that you may be a new paste, as you are unleavened. For Christ, our Pasch, is sacrificed. Therefore let us feast, not with the old leaven, nor with