Easter Blessing

In the blue gray dawn 

the women came.

He is not here.

Clutching their spices 

as the sun peeked above the horizon

Mary, Joanna, Mary Magdalene

He has risen.

Weeping and wondering

The women came. 

Come and see.

Holding the discarded linen

Stone rolled aside

Mary, Joanna, Mary Magdalene

Remember how he told you?

Fearful and joyful

the women went.

Go and tell.

Trembling and astonished

The women went.

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May you, like the women, be the first to realize the joy of resurrection when looking about the places of loss and death.

May you, like the women, in the times of fear and weeping, remember the things Jesus has said.

May you, like the women, bravely share your story and witness with the world.

And may your voice join with the many women who boldly proclaim the truth: Alleluia! Alleluia!

Happy Easter from Some Comfort and Joy.