Scripture Reading:
“They took the body of Jesus and bound it with burial cloths along with the spices, according to the Jewish burial custom. Now in the place where he had been crucified there was a garden, and in the garden a new tomb, in which no one had yet been buried. So they laid Jesus there because of the Jewish preparation day; for the tomb was close by.”
—John 19:40-42 (NABRE)
Holy Saturday is a day of silence. The world seems to pause as Jesus lies in the tomb. After the agony of Good Friday, there is emptiness, grief, and waiting. The disciples, confused and afraid, hide in sorrow. Mary, full of faith, ponders everything in her heart, trusting in the promise of her Son.
We, too, experience Holy Saturday moments in our lives—times of waiting, uncertainty, and suffering. We pray, but God seems silent. We long for hope, yet we feel the weight of sorrow. But today reminds us that God is still at work, even in the silence. The tomb is not the end of the story. In the unseen, in the hidden, God is preparing the greatest victory.
This day invites us to rest in trust. Even when we do not see or feel His presence, He is near. Holy Saturday is a call to faith—to believe that the darkness will not last forever and that resurrection is coming. As we await the joy of Easter, let us enter into the silence with hope, knowing that Christ’s triumph over death is near.
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, in the silence of Holy Saturday, help me to trust in You. When I do not see the way forward, when my heart is heavy, let me remember that You are always working for my good. Teach me to wait with hope, knowing that Your resurrection is near. Strengthen my faith in times of darkness and prepare my heart to rejoice in the victory of Easter. Amen.
Reflection Question:
What are the areas of my life where I need to trust God’s timing? How can I wait in hope, knowing that God is working even in silence?
Find hope in your darkest hour.
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