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(Acts 1:12–17, 21–26; John 1:18–28) Announcing the incarnation of the Lord, the angel says: “Rejoice, full of grace!” (Luke 1:28) and, announcing to the shepherds about the birth of Christ the Savior, he also says: “Behold... I bring you great joy” (Luke 2:10). But, announcing to the wives about the Resurrection of the Lord, the angel only says: “He is not here, He is risen!” (Luke 24:6; Matt.28:6). He does not add “rejoice,” for joy itself will fill the heart as soon as confirmation comes that the Lord has truly risen. Then this confirmation was tangible: the angel prepared it, the Lord completed it with His appearance. And everyone was inexhaustibly full of joy! Nowadays our church, homes and squares are all clothed in the clothing of joy, and everyone is carried away by the general flow of joy. But move your thoughts somewhat away from the external and, gathering in your heart, restore the truth of the Resurrection in all its breadth, depth and height, so that you not only appear outwardly rejoicing, but also carry within yourself the spirit of joy emanating from within, like a spring of bright water gushing from the bowels of the earth. You might be interested in: