Easter Sunday
Reading and Reflection
Mary Magdalene was the first to go to the tomb. She loved
Jesus and supported him in many ways. She wanted to learn
from him. Despite her grief, she went to the tomb early in
the morning. Good Friday's evening service was definitely a
time of grief. The readings, the solemnity of the reverence
of the cross, the empty sanctuary, the lack of a Eucharist, and the
moving music, helped me to grieve Jesus. Today, we, the
first to return, are those who love and support Jesus and we are driven
to return, to learn and to try and understand what happened.
We find that there is joy and resurrection! Christmas let us
know that God is with us. Easter lets us know that Jesus'
love assures us that we will always be with God. Alleluia!
Today let us pray for St. James Parish and the
Pastoral Staff.
