the tomb is empty. We almost get the impression that Jesus could not wait even for sunrise to come forth from the tomb. One can imagine Mary Magdalene recalling Jesus’ words, “I am the light ...
Mary Magdalene and the other Mary were there, sitting opposite the sepulchre. Lord Jesus Christ ... you could not remain enclosed in the tomb: the tomb is empty because he - the Father - "did ...
Jesus appeared to Mary after she returned alone to the empty tomb and instructed her to tell the apostles that he was ascending to God. Mary at first thought she was talking to the gardener.