Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb
What did they go to see? Were they “disappointed” by what they found?
I suspect that we often make a similar journey - venturing to a tomb that no longer bears the death and defeat we expect to find.
One thought. The angel, sitting on top of the stone seems sort of brash.
I think of the story of The Lord of the Rings where Pippin and Merry are at Isengard after Saruman the wizard has been overthrown. Gandalf has them watch over things until the rest of the Fellowship arrives. They make the most of the time there, having found some excellent brew and good weed to smoke, and when the Fellowship rides in, there they sit, atop the wall, drinking, smoking and welcoming their friends. . .
