Mary of Magdala came to the tomb early in the morning, while it was still dark, and saw the stone removed.
We rejoice with Alleluias today! Christ has been raised from the dead, a promise of our own resurrection into new life – not just at our death, but daily and in many ways. In this holy season the whole world sings of resurrection. All we need do is roll back the stone so that new life can emerge.
How many look for a resurrection today! In Haiti, Alejandro waits for shelter from the monsoon rains, and more food for his growing body. Alejandro will rise, will build, will plant if he can find the means. But who will roll back the stone?
In Cleveland, Jane frets over the growing pain in her abdomen, knowing that she cannot afford a doctor visit even if she could afford to take the time off work to make that visit. Jane will find a way to be there for her children and to support them. Her family will rise if given any opportunity. But who will roll back the stone?
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, Mathilde uses cunning to protect her daughter from the men who use rape as a tool of war. Mathilde will bring her family through the troubles and into a better life; they will rise beyond the fears of today if given the means to hope. But who will roll back the stone.
Saint Vincent says: “You see a great deal of distress that you are unable to relieve. God sees it also. Bear the pains of the poor together with them, doing all you can to give them whatever help you can, and remain in peace.” Our call is to help roll back the stone so that others may rise.
Charlotte White SCL
