This week on Wednesday 22nd July was our Patron Saint Mary Magdalene Feast Day.

The following passage is based on reflections by Pope Francis

By calling Mary Magdalene by name after his resurrection, Jesus shows us just how personal his relationship with humanity is. After this encounter, Mary then becomes an apostle of hope for the world, announcing the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Mary’s example is one of hope, because “at the time of tears and abandonment, she hears the Risen Jesus who calls us by name, and with a heart full of joy goes to announce: I have seen the Lord!”

“How beautiful to think that the first appearance of the Risen One took place in such a personal way! That there is someone who knows us, who sees our suffering and delusion, who is moved by us, and who calls us by name,” the Pope said.

As a College community we are blessed to have such a generous, courageous and significant saint as our patron, Mary Magdalene, the Apostle to the Apostles. 

During her life, Mary Magdalene and some other women provided  food and shelter to the travelling ministry of Jesus and the Apostles out of their own money.

Mary Magdalene was one of only a few women who were there at the Crucifixion, when most of the Apostles had run away. 

There can only be one first witness to the most amazing event in human history and that witness who saw the risen Jesus outside the tomb and then took that message to the doubtful Apostles, was our very own Mary Magdalene. 

We are indeed blessed to have such a wonderful patron and role model at our College.

Mr Steve O’Neill - Religious Education Coordinator

The College Prayer:

Jesus, you chose Mary Magdalene to be the first witness to your resurrection.

Help us to be filled with the power of your Spirit.

May we become witnesses to your love and healing, both within and beyond this community.

Saint Mary Magdalene

Pray for us.