“When the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, bought spices, so that they might go and anoint him . . . And they were saying to one another, “Who will roll away the stone for us from the door of the tomb?” And looking up, they saw that the stone was rolled back . . . And entering the tomb, they saw a young man sitting on the right side . . . And he said to them, “Do not be amazed; you seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has risen, he is not here; see the place where they laid him.” Mark 16:1-6. Pope St. John XXIII said,

“Our Easter is therefore a dying to sin…to hatred, to enmities, to all that is a source of imbalance, bitterness, and torment in the spiritual and material life. This death is only the first step of a higher goal: since our Easter is also a mystery of life.” Loving Father we thank You for placing loving and caring people in our families and communities; people who go an extra mile to relieve the pain and needs of others. May the resurrection of Your Beloved Son make us all rise from pettiness and shine like Jesus; embracing with love and care all who come in our presence. Amen. “Let your light shine!!” Be blessed. Larry.