ACC ~ John 20 v18

MARY NOT ALONE

AUGUSTINE: While she was going with the other women, according to Matthew, “Jesus met them and greeted them. And they came and held him by the feet and worshiped him.” [1] So we gather that there were two visions of angels. We also understand that our Lord too was seen twice: once when Mary took him for the gardener and again when he met them by the way. In this way, by repeating his presence, he strengthens their faith and calms their fears. … And so Mary Magdalene came and told the disciples, not alone but with the other women whom Luke mentions. [2] HARMONY OF THE GOSPELS 3.24.69. [3]

[1] ESUS IS INFORMED THAT LAZARUS IS SICK | JOHN 11:1-5

[2] Lk 24:10-11.

[3] NPNF 1 6:214**.

SIN BURIED WHERE IT BEGAN

GREGORY THE GREAT: See how the sin of the human race was removed where it began. In paradise a woman was the cause of death for a man; [1] coming from the sepulcher a woman proclaimed life to men. Mary related the words of the one who restored her to life; Eve had related the words of the serpent who brought death. FORTY GOSPEL HOMILIES 25. [2]

[1] Gen 3:6.

[2] CS 123:195.