I have the honor of speaking today at the Mass honoring the Feast of St. Mary Magdalene at Christ the King parish in Pleasant Hill, CA. Here are my remarks: Well, here we are - emerging on the other side. Or perhaps just proceeding through a very challenging chapter in history. The theme of today’s …
2021 Festival of Mary Magdalene
My graduate school professor made a large impact on me while we were studying the New Testament and I often quote her. She declared, “if Mary of Magdala was not the first witness of the resurrection, there is no possibility it would have been recorded in all four gospels in first century Palestine.”
2021 Festival of Mary Magdalene
Today's reflection comes to us from Erin Duffy-Burke, contemporary Catholic priestess and theAlogian. Enjoy her beautiful reflection on Mary Magdalene's role in Erin's own calling to heal, teach, sanctify, and serve - to be a priest.
2021 Festival of Mary Magdalene
Guest post 1: Celebrating Mary The Magdalene Welcome guest scholar, Janet O. Antico. You'll love her methodical analysis of the Scriptural evidence for the profundity of the ministry and leadership of Mary Magdalene. Don't miss the reference section of the essay - so many good books and articles to read. (“Dream of Magdalene” by Sue …
Feast of St. Mary Magdalene on July 22, 2021. Here's a little something on the history of her day.