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title: Holy Saturday - The Piercing Silence
description: This Holy Saturday, the Church is emptied of the sacramental presence of the Lord. Sit in the empty church. Be present to this moment when God seems absent. Make peace with the silence of God and the uncertainties of life. God opens his arms to you and stays with you in solidarity.
---

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# [Holy Saturday - The Piercing Silence](https://www.peytonfamilyinstitute.org/resources/holy-saturday-the-piercing-silence)

 Written by [Dr. Lisa M. Gulino](https://www.peytonfamilyinstitute.org/resources/author/dr-lisa-m-gulino) | Apr 20, 2026 3:15:16 PM

 

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