One of the most important days in Holy Weekis he Saturday of Gloryone of the most important moments for all Catholic believers because although it represents a day of mourning, we remember the passage of Jesus Christ between death and resurrection.
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In it Saturday of Glory the pain, courage and hope of the virgin marywho comforts the apostles of Jesus for whom everything is over, although Mary reminds them of what her son said: “On the third day I will rise once more.”
Therefore, the Catholic Church mentions that in Saturday of Glory, Jesus gave his body and shed his blood for the forgiveness of sins and for the salvation of all mankind, and show his great love for people.
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On this day too Jesus is commemorated in the tomb and his descent into the abyss or hell. That is why in many communities during the night the blessing of fire and water is made.
Currently the celebrations for the Saturday of Glory They no longer develop as in years past. Previously, Saturday morning the Resurrection of Christ was remembered and the “opening of the Glory”, but the ceremonies nowadays are carried out at night, in the solemn Easter Vigil.
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After the change requested by the pope Pius XII it was established that the Easter Vigil would take place on Friday night Holy Saturday was left as a day of waiting and Sunday as the day of the Resurrection. Although its use is incorrect, in many places of Latin America keep calling Saturday of Glory.
