Today's gospel story centers on Mary Magdalene's grief and confusion over the missing body of Jesus. (cf. Jn 29:11-18). She weeps, as many weep over the loss of a loved one, but from the depths of her sorrow, she rises to deep joy when she hears her name spoken by a familiar voice. We get a sense of her gushing reversal from sorrow to joy from the words of Jesus to stop clinging to him. Surely, she did not want to lose him again and wanted to hold him in her grasp forever. Such love, such simplicity, such genuineness! Do we have the same? Are we held back by convention, fear of "looking stupid" or an uncultivated love? Mary let nothing bar her from the expression of her deep love for Jesus. May she help us lower the barriers that keep our love hidden, so that it can reach and inspire others to do likewise.
Bro. Rene
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