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The message of the Resurrection was first entrusted to Mary of Magdala according to John. She stayed with him during his crucifixion and was a primary witness of his resurrection. But images of her throughout the ages and still today portray inaccurately. Nowhere in scripture is Mary of Magdala identified as a public sinner or a prostitute. Yet, even in productions such as "Jesus Christ Superstar" she is misrepresented. Learn more and what you can do to restore her rightful place.
Mary of Magdala was one of Jesus’ most influential apostles. She was faithful to him throughout his ministry and she was the first to proclaim his resurrection. She retained her influence throughout those early years and significantly shaped our understanding of Jesus, the early community, and the Gospel. For that she was called an Apostle to the Apostles by early Church fathers, a title reiterated by Pope Francis as he elevated her celebration to a feast day.
The story of Mary of Magdala is central to the story of the Resurrection. And the Resurrection account is central to our faith. According to John's Gospel, Mary of Magdala was the first to witness and the first to proclaim the Resurrection. Yet, on Easter Sunday, when we read John's Gospel, her story is omitted from the Lectionary reading. Learn what you can do to restore a full reading of John 20: 1 - 18.
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