The Introit for the vigil Mass is taken from the Gospel of that Mass: John 21:18-19. "The Lord said to Peter, 'When you were young you girded yourself and walked where you would. But when you are old you will stretch forth your hands, and another will gird you and lead you where you would not.' Now this He said to signify by what manner of death he [i.e., Peter] would glorify God." The psalm verse is Ps. 19:1--"The heavens declare the glory of God and the firmament proclaims His handiwork." This is the psalm that, in both East and West, is always connected with the Apostles and their work of preaching the Good News.
The Communion Antiphon is taken from the Gospel of the Day, John 21:15,17: "Simon, son of John, do you love Me more than these do?" Lord, You know all things; You know, Lord, that I love You."
Two of the three readings are about Peter: the First Reading (Acts 3:1-10) and the Gospel (John 21: 15-19). The Second Reading is Paul's own words, describing his work and his calling (Galatians 11:11-20).
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