O God, Creator of heaven and earth: Grant that, as the crucified body of your dear Son was laid in the tomb and rested on this holy Sabbath, so we may await with him the coming of the third day ...

I soon learned that the theme of the Holy Saturday service is Christ’s time in Hell. The Apostles’ Creed confesses: “And he descended into Hell” (descendit ad infernos). During my time as a Protestant ...

Each year in early spring, Christians across the globe celebrate their faith on Easter. Easter commemorates the resurrection ...

or in a liturgical service. And so we live our lives on the surface, feeling little and caring little for what is in fact the one thing in this world that really matters, the one thing that is truly ...

Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Saturday, the day before Easter Sunday. Lent is a time for Christians to reflect on their own spiritual lives, repent for past sins, and prepare their ...

This prayer is designed to be said within the family before a Crucifix on Holy Saturday. No candles are ... they may give you a pure service. This we ask of you through our Lord Jesus Christ ...