"She loved much!"- Celebrating St. Mary Magdalene
Painted by our sister, Sr. Maria Elena Alvarez, PDDM. Please acknowledge if you use this image. Dejection and expectancy, Life renewed! The earth stirs, the stone rumbles, Empty … utter fullness … Nothingness … fruition … “Mary!” … “Rabbouni!” This is the dialogue which took place on the morning of Resurrection. It is a dialogue which we recall today, 22nd of July, as we celebrate the liturgical memorial of St. Mary of Magdala. Since 2016, this liturgical celebration was elevated and inscribed in the General Roman Calendar with the rank of Feast, naming Mary 'Apostle to the Apostles' and giving the rank of feast which is given to the other Apostles. It is good to recall what the decree announcing this change said: "that the special mission of this woman should be underlined, she who is an example and model for all women in the Church." Think of Mary of Magdala. Here she is, getting up after half a sleepless night, pacing the room, eyes puffed with tears, n...