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Saint-Columba
On that first Easter morning, Mary Magdalene’s grief was overwhelming, her love bewildered by the absence of Jesus’ body. But in a moment of divine recognition, everything changed. Jesus spoke her name, and sorrow turned to joy, confusion to clarity. This encounter reminds us that the Christian faith does not rest on the empty tomb alone, but on meeting the living Christ — who calls each of us by name and transforms our bewilderment into faith.
Key Takeaways:
- The resurrection is not just a doctrine — it is a personal encounter with the risen Christ.
- Mary Magdalene was the first to meet Jesus after the resurrection, not because of status, but because of love and faithfulness.
- The disciples, like many of us, struggled to grasp what Jesus had clearly said: that He would rise again.
- Jesus’ words to Mary (“Don’t cling to me”) point to a new relationship — one not bound by physical presence, but made closer through the Spirit.
- The good news of Easter is not only that Jesus is risen, but that He is alive in us, calling us to go and tell.
Reflection: Will you recognize His voice — and let your love, even when bewildered, lead you to the joy of encountering Him??
