REFLECTION
FOR MARCH 27TH
EASTER
SUNDAY
The wonder of the resurrection
shines out in glory. Each of the four
gospel writers tells a resurrection story, though not all remember the same
details. There were angels; the seekers
found an empty tomb and they arrived at daybreak yet while it was still
dark. All four remember that women
arrived first and all together name five women.
Matthew’s story tells of Mary
Magdalene and the other “Mary.” Mark
adds Salome to the group. Luke
remembers Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the
mother of James and the other women.
John only shares Mary Magdalene’s
story.
Why did each of these women go to
the tomb while it was dark, just before sunrise? Love
for Jesus impelled them to see the place where Jesus was laid, to minister to
him one more time. And when they
learned from angels that he was risen, they hurried to spread the good news.
You and I are among those women who
go at daybreak, out of the darkness seeking Jesus. What is your resurrection story? Do you feel alarmed upon finding the tomb empty?
If you remain in that space for some moments, do you find in that
darkness a stirring in your heart?
Sister Mary Fran Serafino
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HICKOK
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