The earthshaking event that two women named Mary experienced at the tomb reveals an even greater event:  Jesus is active and on his way to Galilee.  Once again he will go before the disciples and lead the worldwide mission to spread the gospel and make more disciples.   Whether this will happen depends on the two Mary’s, whom as women in those times were powerless:  they must tell the disciples that Jesus is alive and will meet them in Galilee.  In receiving this crucial mission from an angel and then from the risen Jesus, the women become powerful players in the drama.   Just as Jesus used these powerless women, he can empower us and use us in his mission.

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