Sacred Triduum Holy Saturday

Holy Saturday      A Silent Waiting

In this in-between-time of waiting spend the day in quiet reflection and pray with us the intercessions and closing prayer taken from our evening Liturgy of the Hours for Holy Saturday. (from People's Companion to the Breviary, Vol. 1, Carmelites of Indianapolis)

Let us pray:

Jesus, son of God, come to set us free, lies bound in the earth. All who hoped in him await a new day, and so we pray:

     O Christ, deliver us.

Jesus, you died to set us free;

     - give true freedom to those bound because of race, sex,

       creed, or way of life.

You died that we might have life to the full;

     - inspire and encourage women in their quest for equality.

You died revealing God's love for us;

     - enlighten those who have no love for themselves; befriend

       and heal them.

You died leaving your mother in the care of another;

     - bless those who leave all to serve you in their respective

       ways of life; encourage and comfort their families.

Death released you from the agony of the cross;

     - be present to all who are ill; have pity on the elderly and the

       dying.

  

Celebrate  With These Resources

Holy Week with Pope Francis

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/taglist.chiesa-e-religioni.Calendario-liturgico.settimana-santa.html

Tridium With Dan Schutte

https://www.ncronline.org/feature-series/the-easter-triduum-with-dan-schutte/stories?gsrem

Covid-19:  A  Prayer  of  Solidarity

For all who have contracted coronavirus,
     We pray for care and healing.

For those who are particularly vulnerable,
     We pray for safety and protection.

For all who experience fear or anxiety,
     We pray for peace of mind and spirit.

For affected families who are facing difficult decisions between food on the table or public safety,
     We pray for policies that recognize their plight.

For those who do not have adequate health insurance,
     We pray that no family will face financial burdens alone.

For those who are afraid to access care due to immigration status,
     We pray for recognition of the God-given dignity of all.

For our brothers and sisters around the world,
     We pray for shared solidarity.

For public officials and decisionmakers,
     We pray for wisdom and guidance.

Father, during this time may your Church be a sign of hope, comfort and love to all.
     Grant peace.
          Grant comfort.
                   Grant healing.
                            Be with us, Lord.         Amen.