Praying Holy Saturday
Live-Streaming Worship
Join us for live-streaming worship on Holy Saturday:
12:30pm – The Proper Liturgy of the Word
6:00 pm – Evensong
All services stream at SSJE.org/chapel, or on the Friends of SSJE Facebook page.
"Even now, in the midst of daily trials, our entire being—body, mind and spirit—is being raised by Christ, who lives in us and for us. Resurrection to the fullness of eternal life has already begun in our mortal selves. As we follow Jesus in suffering and servanthood, we pass with him through the shameful cross into Christ’s own glory and into the heart of God." – Br. Jonathan Maury
Holy Saturday is a day of waiting, anticipation, and preparation for Easter. We know that Jesus is in the Tomb.
An ancient homily for Holy Saturday, which you can listen to below, meditates on the mystery of this day: "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."
You might pray today with stillness, silence.
What parts of you are dying? What parts of you are waiting for new life?
Consider what in your life is giving you life right now – and give thanks. Consider what is draining or destroying life in you right now. As we await the glory of Easter, ponder what God’s invitation to ‘new life’ might look like in your present circumstances.
Audio:
Liturgy of the Word, an ancient lyrical homily
Easter Day. Christ is risen; He is risen, indeed. Alleluia!
Thank you to all of you for a most wondeful journey through Holy Week and Easter – being able to join with you in your worship and devotions, even so far away (and at odd times!) has been truly humbling .
A very joyful and blessed Easter to all of you at the monastery, fellow members of the Fellowship and your congregtion, wherever they may be.
Thank you Brothers, you’ve added spice to the spiritual food I’m having. It is so enlightening to read and listen to your insights on the Gospel of John and how we can see God in nature and life experiences. Thank you and may God continue to give you wisdom and knowledge about The Word.
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Thank you for this series, sermons and links to thoughtful interviews and talks. I was sick during Holy Week and unable to attend services but felt that I was able to participate by watching and listening to the daily offerings. It is a great service, again, thank you.
I love the idea of a silent Holy Saturday; spending this day mostly in solitude deepens its meaning and draws me closer to the uncertainty that was there prior to the first Easter.
Blessings to all of you for these beautiful reflections that have accompanied my Lenten journey.
the Ancient Homily…… Dr. Clifford Stanley, VTS, at least until 1970, would have said the King is not sleeping…. the King is Dead…. often referring back to the historic Creeds of Christendom… He Died….
this homily? too close to the corruption of Creedal orthodoxy?… this rampant notion that we “go to sleep, and “pass over” … No need for Resurrection from the dead, apparently…?