Holy Saturday

(Easter Vigil in the Holy Night)

• During the day of Holy Saturday, the Church keeps silent at the Lord’s tomb, reflecting on His Passion and Death, and awaiting the Resurrection.

• Easter Vigil Readings (a selection):

  1. Genesis 1:1—2:2 (or 1:1, 26–31a)

  2. Genesis 22:1–18

  3. Exodus 14:15—15:1

  4. Isaiah 54:5–14

  5. Isaiah 55:1–11

  6. Baruch 3:9–15, 32—4:4

  7. Ezekiel 36:16–17a, 18–28

  8. Romans 6:3–11

  9. Gospel: Matthew 28:1–10 (Cycle A) [In 2025, the Missal indicates proper readings for Cycle B or C, but the structure remains the same]

Reflection
The Easter Vigil is called “the mother of all vigils.” In it, we relive salvation history, from creation to Christ’s Resurrection. The new fire, the Liturgy of the Word, the renewal of baptismal promises, all culminate in the joyful proclamation: “Christ is risen!”

• Move from silence to light, from death to life.

• Let this holy night ignite in you the hope that all can be renewed in Christ.