Ran to announce 

“Then they went away quickly from the tomb, fearful yet overjoyed, and ran to announce this to his disciples.” (MT 28: 8)

The Good News needs to be proclaimed and needs to reach many. Today the Gospel expresses this in words of hurry: “quickly” and “ran,” just like at the beginning of the New Testament when the shepherds rushed to the manger. When we are touched by God’s grace, we cannot keep it to ourselves. We need to run and announce it. 

“Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his mercy endures forever. Let the house of Israel say, “His mercy endures forever.” The right hand of the LORD has struck with power; the right hand of the LORD is exalted. I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD. The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. By the LORD has this been done; it is wonderful in our eyes.” (Psalm before Gospel)