Now Mary stood outside the tomb crying. As she wept, she bent over to look into the tomb and saw two angels in white, seated where Jesus’ body had been, one at the head and the other at the foot.

They asked her, “Woman, why are you crying?”

“They have taken my Lord away,” she said, “and I don’t know where they have put him.” At this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there, but she did not realize that it was Jesus.

He asked her, “Woman, why are you crying? Who is it you are looking for?”

Thinking he was the gardener, she said, “Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have put him, and I will get him.”

Jesus said to her, “Mary.”

She turned toward him and cried out in Aramaic, “Rabboni!” (which means “Teacher”).

Praying inside the empty tomb of Jesus is a feeling that is almost indescribable. 2000+ years ago, Mary Magdalene, Peter, and John experienced the mystery, euphoria, and joy of discovering an empty tomb where they were convinced the Messiah lay dead, and that same jumble of emotions remains in that empty tomb in the heart of Jerusalem today. Rejoice and be glad - He is not here, for He has risen! Alleluia, alleluia!

Happy Easter to you all! 🤍🌿