“Why is Mary Weeping?” – John 20:1-18 (Year C, Easter Sunday)

2025-04-09T12:13:35-04:00April 14th, 2025|Lectionary Sermon Starters|

Read the Lectionary Texts   It is Easter Sunday morning! The darkness has passed. The dawn has come. The tomb is empty. But Mary... is weeping! It is a day for lilies! And joyful music! And gathered families! And Easter egg hunts! But Mary... is weeping! All around us, we hear words that describe the miracle: He is not here! He is risen! He has gone before you! Come and see! Go and tell! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! But Mary... is weeping. Why do you suppose Mary is weeping on such a beautiful day as today? I’m not sure we [READ MORE]