Holy Saturday - the third day of the Triduum - on this day the Triduum comes to an end. In the early part of the morning - in Churches around the world - families gather with their Easter baskets - filled with bread - meats - drink - flowers - for the annual Blessing of Easter Foods. Food that will be prepared - consumed - on Easter Sunday - with family - friends - after attending The Easter Vigil Mass - Holy Mass on Easter Sunday. This day typically spent in Vigil - prayer - waiting for the One Who Is To Come - to Rise from the Dead. The day - spent in solemn silence.
The Vigil Mass on Holy Saturday - waits until after sunset - the beginning of the new day - in darkness - the faithful gather. Steeped in prayer - the lighting of the Easter Fire - the Dressing of the Paschal Candle - Procession to the altar - prayers - multiple readings from Holy Scripture - Words of encouragement in the Homily - Baptism - Confirmation - of the new members - Holy Eucharist - Final blessing - Dismissal. The Vigil ended - all sent - to the four corners of the world - to Proclaim the Gospel message of Jesus. In their words - speaking from their own life experience - sharing in Truth - Jesus Is Lord - Our Savior.
Deacon Dale
