After all this, Joseph of Arimathea (he was a disciple of Jesus, but secretly, because he was intimidated by the Jews) petitioned Pilate to take the body of Jesus. Pilate gave permission. So Joseph came and took the body. Nicodemus, who had first come to Jesus at night, came now in broad daylight carrying a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about seventy-five pounds. They took Jesus' body and, following the Jewish burial custom, wrapped it in linen with the spices. There was a garden near the place he was crucified, and in the garden a new tomb in which no one had yet been placed. So, because it was Sabbath preparation for the Jews and the tomb was convenient, they placed Jesus in it. John 19:38-42
Stones symbolize permanence. Jesus was laid in a stone tomb with a stone to cover the entrance. He left the tomb,
proving that God's love is more permanent than death. Do you know how much God loves you? Would you willingly give
your life for another?
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FROM THE PHYSICAL VIGIL:
*Please God, pray for me
*Jesus was with me in the tomb and I know he hears my prayers for myself and those I love.
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