Into the silence of Holy Saturday

In the middle of the Easter break, there is a day that spends almost in silence: the Saturday of Glory. There are no masses, no bells ringing, and the altar... is empty.

The Sacred Silence of Holy Saturday: Hope in Waiting – Exaudi

The Church lives Holy Saturday in recollection, contemplating the mystery of the buried Christ, awaiting with Mary the glorious Resurrection

Velika Subota - Ancient Traditions and Meaningful Customs

Velika Subota, or Holy Saturday, holds a special place in the Serbian Orthodox calendar. As the final day of the Holy Week, it is a time of quiet reflection, spiritual […]

Into the silence of Holy Saturday

We read in an ancient homily on Holy Saturday, “Something strange is happening — there is a great silence on earth today, a great silence and stillness. The whole earth keeps silence because the King is asleep.” Holy Saturday is one of the most mysterious and overlooked days of the Church’s year. After the intensity of Holy Thursday and the sorrow of Good Friday, the Church now enters a day wrapped in silence. It’s a pause — not empty or stagnan…

An Ancient Homily for Holy Saturday - Catholic Insight

The time between Good Friday and Easter Sunday is one of waiting, in silence, as the world wonders – anticipates – what will happen, after the death of Christ. We re-live this time each year in the anamnesis of our liturgy, and in turn look forward to the glorious re-creation of all things at the end of time, which the Resurrection foretells, and promises. Here is an ancient homily on Holy Saturday, from the Office, to help our minds and souls a…