Since Tuesday, however, I've been contemplating the reason(s) why Jesus forbade Mary from touching him or clinging onto him. None of the typical reasons are very satisfying to me; but, I am having some very fruitful prayer time with the idea that he asked not to cling on to him because the wounds were still painful. What are the implications about a Resurrected Christ who is still willing to suffer pain in order to be in solidarity with us in our pain? I still need to think about that more, but it for sure directs my heart to a God who is love.
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One of my favorites is Fra Angelico's Noli me Tangere:
http://www.dl.ket.org/webmuseum/wm/paint/auth/angelico/tangere.jpg
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