Solemnity of Easter Sunday March 27, 2005 Scripture: Acts 10:34A, 37-43; Colossians 3:1-4; John 29:1-9 Reflection: This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it. Alleluia. Four times in the Easter Week readings we meet Mary. Mary was deeply in love with Jesus. Jesus had called her to himself. He called her to repentance and conversion. She heard him calling again and again, and she responded and even then continued her thirst and her searching for him. Is it any wonder that Mary is the first to arrive at the tomb? Imagine the indescribable joy when Mary discovers the empty tomb. Her faith tells her she will find her Lord because Christ had become the center of her life. The Resurrection of Christ stands as the lasting confirmation of God’s unimaginable and indescribable love for each of us. Baptism for each of us is the celebration of Christ’s resurrection. The dying and rising with Christ in our Baptism enables us to stand with Mary Magdalen at Christ’s empty tomb. The faith to embrace the repentance and conversion of daily life in our very troubled world enables us to proclaim Christ as the center of our lives and to bring our Christ to others. Go quickly and witness to all that the Lord is risen. Alleluia! Suggested Action: Pray and be present with Our Lady, Mary Magdalen and the disciples as you meet them in this week’s readings. Sr. Mary Mark Lowery, IHM Scranton, Pennsylvania