These women were so afraid that they did not pass on his message to go into Galilee where He would meet them. They did not dare to travel anywhere. They holed up in the dark back streets of Jerusalem. The risen Jesus understood their fears and accommodating them, met Peter and the other disciples in Jerusalem. Here the Church was formed and her ministry began. One minute the disciples are hiding away trembling with fear and the next they were brightly lit beacons, which were to be seen throughout the world

Walk fearfully into that dismal tomb. Let your eyes search out its depths. You will discover mysteries that are eternal. New life can come to those who are afraid. People like Caiaphas and Pilate still hold positions of power and we should be very afraid. Let us remember there is victory here in this gloomy tomb. We are being taught the fear of the Lord and afterwards there should be nothing left to fear.