

Neither group would have wanted any more drama to unfold about the Messiah. Whether these were Roman soldiers or the Temple Guard, they would have very strictly enforced this Making it as secure as possible so that the body of Christ could not be stolen. St Matthew's Gospel details the commissioning of the soldiers to secure the tomb,
Holy saturday morning reflection full#
Holy Saturday is the full and complete day in which Jesus Christ was dead. Within the Easter Triduum, there is another very important day, which is often less thought about – Holy Saturday. Tells the story of Jesus Christ's passion, death and resurrection His redemption of humanity, and His reconciling of us with God, Himself being God with us.

The Easter Triduum – that is, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil with Easter Day – is, along with Christmas, the most important time of the Liturgical Year. It They die, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die.” - Jesus, in John 11:25-26 (NRSV) “I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though He descended into Hell the third day He rose again from the dead HeĪscended into Heaven.” - The Apostles' Creed.
