Saint John writes.......

"The first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalen early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre.............."

Saint Luke writes........

"Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, binging the spices which they had prepared........"

Saint Matthew writes.......

"In the end os the sabbath, as it began to dawn towards the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre....."

Saint Mark writes......

"And when the sabbath was past. Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, brought sweet spices, that they might come and anoint Him...."

EASTER VIGIL........

Easter Even; the Lighting of the Paschal Candle

The sharp dawn in the still breath
The Christ-light in the pure faith
Candle leading candle
Light giving light
All to all.

Dark figures clothed in light
Depth of dark giving light
Strength of spark-light shedding dark
All from all.

Moving light star-studded
Glowing warmth fanning life
Glow-light spreading
All in all.