Holy Myrrhbearers

Consider the ways in which you are a myrrhbearer. In what ways do you show love to the body of Christ?

The myrrhbearing women were coming to the tomb to minister to Christ’s body, even though they knew that He was dead and therefore would never know that they had come to care for Him. They were not coming to do anything big or loud: just a small, loving action that they knew needed to be done. (Of course, we know that He was very much NOT dead, and He knew about their ministrations, but they didn’t know that!)

• Talk together as a family about “Christ’s body” in your neighborhood or parish. Who do you know that has a need that you can fill in some small, loving way? Perhaps there is someone who would enjoy eating something that your family could bake? Or who do you know that would be cheered by some flowers from your garden or by receiving a homemade card or note? Make a list of those whom you know who are in need, and plan how you will minister to them in your own small and loving way.

• Talk about what your family does in memory of departed loved ones. How does it compare to what the myrrhbearing women planned to do for Christ? Is there anyone that your family should commemorate together at this time? How could you do that?