On this most sacred night we watch and pray – and live           

Reflections on the readings for Holy Saturday at the Easter Vigil (April 11, 2020): GN 1:1–2:2; PS 104:1-2,5-6,10,12,13-14,24,35; GN 22:1-18; PS 16:5,8,9-10,11; EX 14:15–15:1; EX 15:1-2,3-4,5-6,17-18; IS 54:5-14; PS 30:2,4,5-6,11-12,13; IS 55:1-11; IS 12:2-3,4,5-6; BAR 3:9-15,32–4:4; PS 19:8,9,10,11; EZ 36:16-17,18-28; PS 42:3,5;43:3,4; ROM 6:3-11; PS 118:1-2,16-17,22-23; MT 28:1-10 

MISSIO offers “Preaching Mission,” as a homily help, providing connections to mission from the readings of Sundays, Feast Days and Holy Days. 

As we rejoice with the Risen Christ on this Holy Night of Easter, we not only celebrate His triumph over death, but also our own share in this wondrous gift.