Why Mary Magdalene Was So Important

Prof. Curtis Mitch, co-author of The Ignatius Catholic Study Bible, gives a powerful and thoughtful reflection on the readings for mass on July 22, 2021.

Sgs 3:1-4b
Ps 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9
Jn 20:1-2, 11-18

[gljdihh]

G'day from Australia 🦘 Thank you Curtis. Your podcasts are fantastic. Just returned to the Catholic faith after a very long hiatus. Yes, these podcasts are really helpful and necessary to grow in one's faith and make the Bible accessible. THANK YOU SINCERELY! Keep up the great work.

[flyesouisi]

She is the biblical character I mostly identify with. Love her immensely.

[maggiesace]

As a convert, I was placed at the Foot of His Cross...with Mary who guided my intellect and strengthened my faith. After my husband passed away, Holy Spirit gave me St. Mary Magdelene...to learn Divine Intimacy and learn to be a contemplative, with focus on the memory, healing, and forgiveness. Here, with Magedelen, I stay until Holy Spirit gives me St. John the Beloved to learn total surrender of the will and true charity.

[loiscarrillo]

Great job, thanks . I’ve been to Magdala. It’s beautiful

[florensturuka]

Thank you for the teachings. It is really good for spiritual well being.

[nataliedoll]

Love the concept of the Gospel scene occurring at dawn. MM certainly is an Apostle to the Apostles - we need one today. Nice development of why Jesus says not to cling to Him; so He can go, prepare a place for us, and let us be empowered by the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. Peace

[lorettagallagher]

Wow, you make sacred scripture come alive. How beautiful. Thank you.

[lorimckenzie]

Thank you so much for this meditation on St. Mary Magdalene. First of all, you helped her resonate with me in a way she hasn’t before. And you also clarified what for me was always a baffling scripture… “Do not hold onto me for I have not yet ascended to my Father”
May God bless you!

[wreloise]

Great example of praying for communication and peace …among woman that work in His ministry. God has a plan🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[gracevasquez]

Thank you! Beautiful explanation of St Mary Magdalene! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[LiztasticGames]

I picked the perfect confirmation saint, and as I get older I realize that more and more

[lisam]

This is such a beautiful explanation. Thank you very much and God bless.

[jeffstumpf]

Yes, Mary is important to us. In her, we find a woman of valor.

[ancillatheresecortes]

Very grateful indeed for all your teachings! Godbless 🙏❤️🙏❤️

[geoffwilson]

Great insight! Mary the Mother of Jesus is Traditionally held to have been the first to see Our Risen Lord, as well as some Saints hold it to be inconceivable that His Blessed Mother would have been second or third in line..God Bless.

[cynthiadsilva]

Thank you so much for opening my eyes to the spiritual meaning of the passage.

[lorimckenzie]

Thank you for this beautiful meditation and Saint Mary Magdalen. She resonated with me today in a way that she has not before. Thank you also for clarifying a scripture verse that has baffled me… “Do not hold onto me I have not yet to send it to my father”

[joolz]

Curtis I enjoy your comments. I thank you. Your explanation is usually good. I am not as into every person who speaks there. But I do appreciate your input. Thx! 😊

[raquelcastillo]

“Few of us imagine what it’s like” because you haven’t yet had a retreat with Fr. Randy Sachs at Eastern Point.

[kennethmolzahn]

According to Blessed Ann Catherine Emmerich Mary was the sister of Martha and Lazarus. Her inheritance was the "castle at Magdala" gained by lot upon her Syrian father's death.
She was a very rich spoiled young woman with "modern" morals and allowing the carnal demons enter her. She fell away twice from following Christ before she converts completely.