1 After
the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other
Mary went to look at the tomb. 2 There was a violent
earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the
tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. 3 His appearance was like
lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. 4 The guards were so
afraid of him that they shook and became like dead men.
5
The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking
for Jesus, who was crucified. 6 He is not here; he has risen,
just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. 7 Then
go quickly and tell his disciples: ‘He has risen from the dead and is going
ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him.’ Now I have told you.”
8
So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to
tell his disciples. 9 Suddenly Jesus met them. “Greetings,” he said.
They came to him, clasped his feet and worshiped him. 10 Then Jesus
said to them, “Do not be afraid. Go and tell my brothers to go to
Galilee; there they will see me.”
He has risen indeed!
Live the resurrection of Christ every day of the year.
Don’t be afraid – Go
tell somebody. Amen!
