We celebrate the Feast of Mary Magdalene, loyal follower of Jesus, even to the foot of the cross, and "Apostle to the Apostles." Why this title? When she finally recognized Jesus and clung to him with love and determination never to lose him again, Jesus asked her to carry out a very important task: to tell the Eleven and others that he was alive and was going to join the Father. Mary did his, even meeting with their skepticism, and assuring them that she had "seen the Lord." (Jn 20:18). Perhaps she would rather have remained at his feet, but, no, she had a job to do for him.
We have moments of "consolation" when all is going too right to be true, and we wish to cling to them, but like Mary, we have a job to do...besides recognizing Jesus in our neighbor, we are commissioned as she was, to tell the rest of the world the good news that he is risen from the dead. Let today be a little Ester, and by our actions (and words, if necessary), spread this good news..
Bro. Reme
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