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Beckoned by the Holy

January 6, 2023 By Bonnie Smith Whitehouse Leave a Comment

I love everything about this new season of Epiphany—chalking the doors, eating King Cake, wearing crowns, and reflecting on the light.

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Filed Under: Liturgical Year Tagged With: Bible, Epiphany, St. Mary Magdalene, The Gospel of John

Taking Time to Receive the Good News

April 4, 2021 By Allison Sandlin Liles Leave a Comment

Mark’s account of the resurrection is absolutely perfect for children.

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Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Easter, feelings, Jesus Christ, Mark, resurrection, St. Mary Magdalene

Mary Magdalene: Be Present and Share the Good News

July 22, 2020 By Emily Watkins Leave a Comment

If Mary Magdalene is anything, she is present.

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Mary Magdalene’s Bold Hope in the Resurrection

July 22, 2019 By Allison Sandlin Liles 4 Comments

Terrified women share an experience with men they trust, but the men don’t believe them. They say the women are lying. One of these women in particular is publicly shamed and labeled with the slanderous reputation of being a prostitute.

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Showing Up with Mary Magdalene

July 22, 2018 By Heather Sleightholm 3 Comments

Even though her eyes were swollen and sensitive from days of crying, her heart broken so that she felt she could hardly breath, Mary Magdalene […]

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The Feast of St. Mary Magdalene reminds me of the strong women who shaped my life.

July 22, 2017 By Dorian Del Priore Leave a Comment

Mary Magdalene proclaimed to the Apostles and to the world the work of the risen Christ in her life.

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Filed Under: Liturgical Year Tagged With: children, Family, ministry, parenting, St. Mary Magdalene, women, young children

Celebrating St. Mary Magdalene

July 22, 2016 By Marcus Halley 1 Comment

The work of beholding resurrection and new life belongs to all the faithful.

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