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.