We are very fortunate to have as our patron saint someone who was there at the beginning, who was a friend and support to Jesus during his earthly ministry, who walked where he walked and listened attentively to his teachings. Mary Magdalene has an interesting Curriculum Vitae. She was there when Jesus healed people and spoke to the crowds. She was there when Jesus and the Apostles needed food or lodging. Mary Magdalene was there at the crucifixion, the burial of Jesus, the tomb of Jesus, and the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. She was the first witness to the resurrection and the first person in history to pass on that good news to any other human being. There is no one else who can lay claim to all of these things. By pondering the life, faith and actions of Mary Magdalene we can be guided towards living a life that more closely resembles the example that Jesus gave us.

The Official Mary Magdalene Feast Day, where Mary Magdalene is celebrated as the Apostle to the Apostles, because she was sent by Jesus to bring the Good News to the Apostles, is 22nd  July.

Prayer:

Lord, may we, like Mary Magdalene, be faithful disciples and witnesses to the life-giving power of your death and resurrection.

Mary Magdalene

Pray for us

Amen