| BkIII:14.I.9 | Suddenly my spirit was taken to the moment when St. Mary Magdalene was an eyewitness to the resurrection of Jesus. I saw the sepulcher open, and the stone by the grave. Surrounding the sepulcher were many leafy shrubs and an orchard. There were flowers. The sepulcher stone was placed on its side after it had been removed, as if it were an open door. I did not see St. Mary Magdalena because I did not look to that side, although I knew she was there, submerged in an ecstasy of contemplation with her face on the ground. I knew that she was pure love. Although my vision was not on her, my soul felt her love and purity. My gaze focused on what Jesus told me to look at. I saw how He appeared, walking and smiling. His smile was of such beauty that it was Heaven itself. He was a few meters from the tomb. He appeared clothed with the Glory of Heaven. He said: |