Why No Mass on Holy Saturday? Franciscan Priest Explains the Reason

Holy Week is one of the most important Catholic celebrations, since it talks about the life of Jesus, as well as his death and resurrection, so you should know that this April 19, 2025, Holy Saturday, there is no mass, what is more, it is a time of silence. Why is there no mass on Holy Saturday? Holy Saturday is a unique day within Holy Week. Unlike other liturgical days, mass is not celebrated during the day, since the Catholic Church consider…

Why No Mass on Holy Saturday? Franciscan Priest Explains the Reason

Why is there no Mass on Holy Saturday?Holy Saturday is a period of waiting. The Church awaits the Resurrection of Jesus following his suffering and death on the cross on Good Friday.Paschalis Solemnitatis, a Vatican document regarding “The Preparation And Celebration Of The Easter Feasts,” explains: "On Holy Saturday, the Church is, as it were, at the Lord's tomb, meditating on his Passion and Death, and on his descent into Hell, and awaiting hi…