At that time, Mary Magdalen, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought sweet spices, that coming they might anoint Jesus. And very early in the morning, the first day of the week, they came to the sepulchre, the sun being now risen. And they said one to another: Who shall roll us back the stone from the door of the sepulchre? And looking, they saw the stone rolled back. For it was very great. And entering into the sepulchre, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, clothed with a white robe, and they were astonished. Who saith to them, Be not affrighted; ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified: He is risen, He is not here; behold the place where they laid Him. But go, tell His disciples, and Peter, that He goeth before you into Galilee; there you shall see Him, as He told you.

Mark 16:1-7

There were several transformations that occurred on this day.

Principally, Jesus Christ was transformed to the Risen Christ.

Mary Magdalen, Our Blessed Mother, and Salome were transformed from women in grief to the first messengers of the Good News.

Peter is no longer a disciple. He has been transformed into a follower of Jesus, now the first Pontiff, the Vicar.

In like manner, we are transformed by faith, by our moving through the Lent, now Easter, and soon Pentecost.

Today also happens to be Trans Day of Visibility. A member of our congregation put it better than I could’ve said myself:

“(T)oday is Trans Day of Visibility. So maybe a thoughtful prayer for those who struggle every day. It’s a tough row to hoe at times for many…. Education leads to change. Change leads to acceptance. Acceptance makes everyone equal. Equal is good!”