DAILY?READINGS: Deut. 7:12 to 8:20; Eccl. 9:11 to 10:20; Luke 8:40-56
Jesus saith unto her, Mary. She turned herself, and saith unto Him, Rabboni; which is to say, Master. John 20:16
It was our parents’ 40th wedding anniversary. We had a surprise party for them and my older brother came from a distance to attend. My father was sitting and talking when my brother walked in and greeted him. He turned, and momentarily seemed as if he would continue his conversation. Suddenly he realized who the visitor was and leapt to his feet. What a joyous surprise it was for Mary, that day, as the risen Christ spoke her name and she recognized Him. —J. Fleming
He speaks, and the sound of His voice,
Is so sweet the birds hush their singing,
And the melody that He gave to me,
Within my heart is ringing. —C. A. Miles