NOTES for Mar 16:1-8
As soon as it became possible, the myrrh-bearing women went to anoint Jesus' body with special aromatic spices. When all the other disciples were asleep or in confusion, these women came to the tomb to do the little that was in their power. Without hesitation, they intended to pay the last honors to the body of their beloved Teacher, even though no one was with them who could roll the heavy stone away from the entrance of the cave.
They went by the path of the heart, not of reason. And on this path they were the first to meet the news of the Resurrection. The hearts of the myrrh-bearing women were so simple and open that they immediately believed the words of the angel, who told them about Jesus and showed them the empty tomb. To the other disciples the Lord appeared Himself, and He even allowed some to be convinced by touch that it was truly He. But those who learned about the Resurrection first were truly poor in spirit, because they demanded no proofs and no signs.