Holy Saturday in the Sacred Triduum

Today the Church mourns and waits at the Savior’s tomb, where He lies still bearing the wounds of His Passion. The apostles gather in secret, the Blessed Mother guards her heart with joyful anticipation. All is quiet: no Mass is celebrated today until this evening; the altar and church are bare of decoration, images may be shrouded. The faithful prepare, decorating eggs, cooking for an Easter feast, choosing Easter finery. No morning Mass or morning or afternoon Confessions today at the Cathedral.