John 20:18
Mary of Magdala went and announced to the disciples, “I have seen the Lord,” and what he told her.
Today we celebrate the life of St. Mary Magdalene. Isn’t it interesting that Jesus selected a woman to be the first witness to his astounding resurrection…and to be the first person who would announce the most Amazing News that had ever or will ever happen? In a world dominated my men, where women were servants and had no rights, it was a woman, Mary of Magdala, who informed the other disciples of the Good News! I wonder how well that went over with the other disciples? In St. Luke’s account, two angels told Mary of Magdala and other women that Jesus had risen. When the women told the apostles…they did not believe them. It may be uncomfortable for each of us at times to announce we have been touched by the Risen Lord. On such occasions…take courage…and think of Mary of Magdala.
Suggested song of the day—”Take the Road Less Traveled” on the Live to Love album.
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