Revisit the Proclamation of Easter

Revisit the Proclamation of Easter

From Hilltop Hangouts by Mater Dei Radio & Mount Angel Abbey

May 8, 2026 · 18 min

About this episode

Abbot Jeremy Driscoll joins to discuss the Exsultet and the joy of the Easter season.

We are still in the Easter season! If you have found yourself struggling to remember that this is a time of rejoicing, now is a perfect time to revisit the beautiful “Exsultet,” the proclamation of Easter. Abbot Jeremy Driscoll, O.S.B, joins Hilltop Hangouts once again to examine this incredible poem, and encourages us to pray with it throughout the Easter season. He reflects on the exhortation to rejoice at the Lord's Resurrection, how God’s deeds do not grow old, and the audacious claim of “O Happy Fault.” You can pray with the Exsultet here: https://www.usccb.org/prayer-worship/liturgical-year/easter/easter-proclamation-exsultet - - - Mount Angel Abbey is a place to seek things above, where people have communion with God and with each other. Join Father Anselm Flores, OSB, and Dr. Anna Petrin on “Hilltop Hangouts” for spiritual conversations with special guests exploring life at Mount Angel Abbey. Fr. Anselm is a monk of Mount Angel Abbey and the Coordinator of the Mount Angel Institute. Dr. Petrin is a professor of theology at Mount Angel Seminary. Hilltop Hangouts is a collaboration between Mount Angel Abbey in Saint Benedict, Oregon, and Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon…

People in this episode

Hosts: Father Anselm Flores, OSB, Dr. Anna Petrin

Guest: Abbot Jeremy Driscoll, O.S.B

Topics covered

  • Easter
  • Christianity
  • Spirituality
  • Rejoicing
  • Prayer

Keywords

  • Easter
  • Exsultet
  • Abbot Jeremy Driscoll
  • spirituality
  • Christianity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Mount Angel Abbey, Mater Dei Radio

Books & works: Exsultet

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