19 April • Holy Saturday Reflection: Waiting, with a Sliver of Hope

Join Fr. Scott Steinkerchner OP for a poignant "Word of Hope" reflection for Holy Saturday (April 19, 2025), delivered from a wintry Dillingham, Alaska. This unique day marks the time Jesus lay dead in the tomb: God, dead – a time of profound waiting and silence.

Drawing parallels with the stillness of off-season Alaska, Fr. Scott reflects on Mary Magdalene's experience: her hope shattered, unable to even anoint Jesus' body due to the Sabbath. Yet, even in devastation, a "sliver of hope" remained, motivating her plan to perform that one last act of love.

This message explores:

The profound mystery of Holy Saturday when God was dead.
Finding hope even when it feels shattered.
The power of waiting and holding onto a "sliver of hope" rooted in God.
Identifying the "one thing" we can still do in faith during dark times.
Trusting that small acts of hope can lead to resurrection.
A perfect reflection for navigating the silence and anticipation of Holy Saturday and finding encouragement in times of personal waiting or grief.

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