The Goodness of Jesus toward the Holy Women

 

As the holy women hurried along the path, still trembling but full of love, Jesus came to meet them. He did not speak to them with any hardness, but so gently and kindly: “Fear not.” They were shy and afraid, and Jesus knew it. So He let them come close, even to hold His feet and adore Him.

How good Jesus is! He understands our weakness and does not turn us away. Instead, He meets us with tenderness and gives us just the grace we need. Like a loving Shepherd, He cares for each one of us, knowing when we are afraid, tired, or unsure.

And He still says to us, just as He did to them, “Fear not.” When we try to follow Him, even with little steps, He stays near to guide us, to help us, and to comfort us. He is our Lord to lead us, our Father to care for us, our Master to teach us, and our Friend to encourage us.

If we stay close to Him, especially in quiet prayer and in Holy Communion, we will find peace. We can lay all our worries at His feet and trust that nothing will ever separate us from His love.

Prayer

Dear Jesus, thank You for being so gentle and good to us. When we feel afraid or weak, help us to hear Your voice saying, “Fear not.” Keep us close to You, and teach us to trust You more each day. Amen.

 

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Jesus Reveals Himself to Mary Magdalene

 

“Jesus saith to her: ‘Mary.’ She turning, saith to Him: ‘Rabboni!’ which is to say, ‘Master.’

Jesus saith to her: ‘Do not touch Me, for I am not yet ascended to My Father. But go to My brethren and say to them: I ascend to My Father and to your Father, to My God and your God.’” (John 20:16–17)

Mary Magdalene stands near Jesus, yet at first she does not recognize Him. Her heart is full of love, but her faith is still growing. Then Jesus gently speaks her name: “Mary.” At once, everything becomes clear. Love recognizes Love. She turns to Him with joy and can only cry out, “Master!”

This is how Jesus rewards her faithful love. She had followed Him even to the Cross and would not rest until she found Him again. Because she loved much, she is given the grace to see Him first.

Sometimes, like Mary, we seek Jesus but feel we cannot find Him. He may seem hidden, and our hearts grow tired. But if we stay faithful and keep loving Him, He will come to us in His own time—often quietly, calling us by name.

And when He comes, even one word from Him will fill us with more joy than anything else in the world.

Prayer

Dear Jesus, help us to seek You with faithful and loving hearts, even when You seem far away. Teach us to listen for Your voice calling us by name, and to answer You with love. Stay close to us always, and lead us to the joy of knowing You more each day. Amen.

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Jesus Appears to Mary Magdalene

 

Mary Magdalene stood outside the tomb weeping, because her love for Jesus was so great that she could not bear to be without Him. Even when the others had gone, she remained. Her heart would not leave the place where her Lord had been.

She kept searching and looking into the tomb, hoping to find Him. Even when she saw the angels, her heart was not drawn away, because she was not seeking anything but Jesus Himself. Nothing else could comfort her.

This shows how true love for Jesus keeps the soul steady and faithful. Mary did not give up or turn away. She stayed, she waited, and she continued to seek Him with all her heart.

And because she persevered, Jesus came to her.

So it is for every soul. If we truly desire Jesus, we must not grow tired or distracted when He seems hidden. We must remain faithful in prayer, in quiet seeking, and in love, even when we feel nothing.

Oh Jesus, grant us a love like Mary Magdalene’s—faithful, patient, and strong—so that we may seek Thee always and never turn away. Amen.

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The Angels Instruct the Holy Women Concerning the Resurrection of the Lord

 

“Do not be afraid,” the angel said to the holy women. “I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here—He has risen, just as He promised. Come and see the place where the Lord was laid.”

How gentle and kind those words must have sounded to their trembling hearts. The women had come with love, even though they were afraid, and God rewarded them with light and comfort. The angel, bright and shining, sat upon the stone that had been rolled away, showing them that death had no power over Our Lord.

At first, they were filled with fear, for everything was so sudden and wonderful. But the angel quickly calmed them, reminding them that those who truly seek Jesus have nothing to fear. Not in this world, and not in the next. God watches over them with His holy angels, who guide, protect, and bring peace. And even the evil spirits can do nothing against a soul that clings to Jesus.

This is the reward for loving Him faithfully—with perseverance, with zeal, and with a true and steady heart. Such souls are given a quiet peace, a calm spirit, and a deep joy that comes only from God. But those who look for happiness in themselves or in the things of the world will not find rest. Their hearts will remain troubled.

So let us be like those holy women. Let us seek Jesus with all our hearts, even when we feel afraid or unsure. Let us stay close to Him, and trust His promises. And then, like them, we too shall hear those sweet and comforting words:
“Do not be afraid.”

 

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The Holy Women Go to the Sepulcher

 

Very early in the morning, before the sun was even fully up, the holy women set out to go to Jesus’ tomb. They loved Him so very much, and they wanted to take care of His Body with sweet spices and ointments.

They already knew that others had done this quickly before, because the Sabbath had come. But that was not enough for their loving hearts. They wanted to do more for Jesus—something tender and careful, because they loved Him so deeply.

They did not wait for comfort or safety. They went out while it was still dark, walking all the way to the sepulcher. They were brave and full of love, even though they must have felt afraid.

It makes me think how real love doesn’t stop when something is hard. Love keeps going. It doesn’t worry about danger or trouble—it just wants to be close to Jesus and do something for Him.

The holy women show us what true love looks like. It is eager, strong, and never thinks it has done enough.

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Jesus Appears to the Assembled Disciples

 

In the Gospel, we are told how Jesus came to His disciples on the evening of that first Easter day, when they were all gathered together with the doors shut, because they were afraid. Everything had happened so quickly, and their hearts were still troubled and unsure.

And then, all at once, Jesus stood in their midst. He did not come with noise or fright, but gently and quietly, just as He always does. He spoke to them in such kind and comforting words, saying, “Peace be to you.” And again He said, “It is I, fear not.”

How their hearts must have leapt at the sound of His voice! The same dear Master they had loved, now alive again, standing right there with them. He did not scold them for their fear or for running away before. Instead, He brought them peace.

Jesus showed them His hands and His side, so they would know it was truly Him. His wounds were still there, but now they were not sad—they were beautiful signs of His love and His victory.

The disciples began to understand that all their sorrow was changing into joy. The darkness they had felt was lifting, and in its place came a quiet, shining peace that only Jesus could give.

And then, in His great kindness, He greeted them not only with words, but with His loving presence, filling their hearts with comfort, and giving them, as it were, the gentle and divine kiss of peace.

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Jesus Appears to His Blessed Mother

 

Even though the Bible does not tell us directly, we feel sure that Jesus showed Himself first to His Blessed Mother after He rose. She had loved Him more than anyone and had suffered so much with Him, standing near Him even at the Cross. Because of this great love and sorrow, it seems right that she would be the first to share in His joy.

Mary had stayed faithful all through those sad days. After Jesus was laid in the tomb, she must have longed very much to see Him again. But she never lost her faith. She believed He would rise, even when everything seemed dark.

And then Jesus came to her, no longer suffering, but full of glory and life. His voice was no longer weak and sorrowful, but joyful and comforting. The same dear Son she had held before, now shone with heavenly beauty.

What joy must have filled her heart in that moment! All her sorrow was turned into happiness. All her tears were changed into gladness. She saw that everything He had suffered had brought about a great and beautiful victory.

How much she must have loved Him then, and how humbly she must have adored Him, knowing He is not only her Son, but also her God.

O dear Heavenly Mother, I rejoice in your happiness. Help me to love Jesus and to trust Him, both in times of joy and in times of sorrow. Teach me to stay close to Him, just as you always did. Amen.

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