From the Gospel according to Matthew 28:8-15
Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went away quickly from the tomb,fearful yet overjoyed,and ran to announce the news to his disciples.And behold, Jesus met them on their way and greeted them.They approached, embraced his feet, and did him homage.Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid.Go tell my brothers to go to Galilee,and there they will see me.”
While they were going, some of the guard went into the city and told the chief priests all that had happened.The chief priests assembled with the elders and took counsel;then they gave a large sum of money to the soldiers,telling them, “You are to say,‘His disciples came by night and stole him while we were asleep.’And if this gets to the ears of the governor,we will satisfy him and keep you out of trouble.”The soldiers took the money and did as they were instructed.And this story has circulated among the Jews to the present day.
The Gospel of the Lord
Lightness of Heart
Rejoice! This is the Lord’s great commandment today. It is the consequence of all the others, because one cannot be deeply joyful unless they feel deeply loved by the Lord and deeply love others.
To be joyful is the testimony that the Lord is alive and makes His saints.
Applied to Married Life:
Alison: This Holy Week brought a real shift in my spirit.
Tom: I could tell—something changed for the better.
Alison: Yes, definitely. I moved from feeling burdened and constantly focused on myself to experiencing a lightness of heart.
Tom: Lightness of heart? What does that mean exactly?
Alison: It means letting go of self-centered thoughts and expectations and instead focusing on the Risen Lord and His will for me and for our family.
Tom: So, it’s like going from a heavy, draining mindset to one that’s more alive, light, and easier to carry.
Alison: Exactly. You put it so well. I’m grateful to have you to help me express what I feel. Thank you, my love.
Mother,
The Lord is risen, and our hearts are full of joy.
Blessed and praised be His name forever.