Every Easter morning I recall this beautiful painting by Fra Angelico in the Convent of San Marco in Florence. The first time I saw this was in 1976 as I was traveling through Europe as a young man seeing the world. I was stunned by its beauty, brilliant colors, agelessness and its message in such a simple humble setting.
This exquisite painting on the wall of a monastic cell depicts The Resurrection of Jesus Christ and the Women at the Tomb. The grieving women including, his mother, Mary, and Mary Magdalene, looking puzzled at the empty tomb. They ache for some explanation of what happened to Jesus from the Lord's angel. The angel trys to console the women with the words, "Don't be afraid! I know you are looking for Jesus who was nailed to a cross. He isn't here. God has raised him to life, just as Jesus said he would." Matthew 28:5-6.
On Easter Sunday, we celebrate the Risen Lord who died for us so that we may have eternal life. As revealed in this beautiful painting above, Jesus is not only watching over His mother and the other women but He watches endlessly and cares deeply about all humanity. And how fortunate we are to be in His love.
Happy Easter.
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