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This Gospel is one of the early resurrection stories. We read about Mary of Magdala going to the tomb, knowing that she would not likely be able to go into the tomb because it would be blocked by a huge stone; but she went anyway. She gets to the empty tomb and understandably believes the body has been taken away. Later she would recognize Jesus. Getting back to this story Peter, the leader and another disciple hurry to the tomb. John the youngest does not go in and he respectfully waits until Peter goes in first. They believe. Honestly, I find it strange. Just because the body is not there does not mean that it is resurrected. I suspect that Peter belief was based on what Jesus had taught him. I have often spoke about having the eyes of faith. Peter did not fully understand the significance of the resurrection, but he had enough faith and experience to recognize that Jesus had risen.

This resurrection passage describes the response to the resurrection by adults. I encourage you to see this as an opportunity to learn about what is an adult faith.

I put before you for your reflection, but I would argue that asking questions, struggling to believe is not a bad thing. Yes, we might like the surety of a child-like faith, but faith was never meant to be without struggle.