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The original Easter began in darkness. As a matter of fact, the human Christ cried out at the height of his crucifixion: 'My God, my God, why have you forsaken me."
 
³On the first day of the week, Mary of Magdalene came to the tomb early in the morning, while it was still dark, and saw the stone removed from the tomb.² (From today¹s Gospel reading, John. 20:1). ³While it was still dark.² The original Easter began in darkness. As a matter of fact, the human Christ cried out at the height of his crucifixion: ³My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?² (Mark. 15:34). Only to be followed later on by the resurrected Christ, lovingly addressing his disciples: ³Peace be with you.² (Luke.24:36).

This was the way it was with Christ, literally and symbolically.  And this is the way it is to be for each of us who follow his ways. Light begins to come in the midst of darkness.