by Nadia Ramoutar MMM Communications Coordinator                 Ireland              04.04.2026

Recently, I was at the funeral of my friend’s mother who had lived a joyful life until she was 96 years old. The mother of three daughters, Marjorie taught her daughters and grandchildren an important lesson about why worrying is a waste of time. She had written up a short account of this that was included in the programme at the funeral.

Marjorie reflected on what the Easter Story and what we can learn from it. She pointed out the loving women who approached Jesus’ tomb after his crucifixion to anoint his body must have been so upset and also worried. They were carrying the spices they had prepared in advance and knew what they needed to do but they more have had concerns on top of intense mixed emotions. How were they going to move such a huge stone to see him? How would be when they got there? What condition would be in after such a brutal and painful death?

After what must have been a night and morning of worry and concern when they arrived at the tomb they were in for a huge surprise. The massive stone was moved to the side and Jesus was not there. His body was not where they thought it would be. The gospels says that they stood there puzzled. Can you imagine?

So when we find ourselves worried or concerned, when we feel we don’t know how we will have the strength or courage to face something we need to pause and remind ourselves with faith, that perhaps a miracle will greet us instead of our worse fears.