Mary magdalene

Mary Magdalene: Jesus had cast out 7 demons from her and she became one of His most devoted followers, among a group of women who cared for the disciples. Jesus said of her: "Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little."-LK 7:47 KJV

Oil painting of Mary Magdalene by Antonio Ciseri

St. Philomena, Virgin, Martyr and Wonderworker. St. Philomena has the distinction of being the only saint canonized SOLELY on the basis of the profound miracles attributed to her intercession.

Dr. Nicola Denzey Lewis pulls together the story of Mary Magdalene based on the gospels, the gnostic gospels and early Christian literature. What she finds just might surprise you.

St. Mary Magdalene, pray for us! Crucifixion with Mary Magdalene kneeling and weeping, Francesco Hayez (1827).

Mary Magdalene 4 - A book and a skull often appear in the paintings of Mary Magdalene in her grotto. Typically these are seen as symbols of the contemplative life of reflection and penitence. The skull may also be related to her role as a witness of the crucifixion, which took place on Golgotha, the "place of the skull."

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Oh, how I relate to thee. Perhaps because the blood of Mary Magdalene lives within all of us sisters? Sadly, the true identity of Mary Magdalene, her relationship with Jesus, and her gospels were buried. Though she was something far more radical and heretical than a pr*stitute, her identity was diminished and retold as someone far less significant to Christ. Mary was a leader among leaders, an apostle to the apostles, though sacred texts convinced us otherwise. In my own story, I was the...