One of the most important women in the life of Jesus and in the New Testament, Mary Magdalene, whose feast we celebrate today, stands as a reminder of the power of love to transform people. Whatever her past, when Mary turned her heart to Jesus, her life changed dramatically and gave her a new direction and force for good. Her devotion to Jesus from the moment of conversion, to the foot of the cross, and to the empty tomb serves as a stark reminder to us of what really matters and that dedicating our lives to Jesus in whatever circumstances we find ourselves will save us in the end and make us effective witnesses to Christ while we walk this planet. We can show this love in dramatic or undramatic ways...in our ordianry dealings with each other, in patience, understanding and reaching out to others, even the most cantankerous or "wounded", remembering that we all have our faults, failures and wounds. Mary's story is one of hope and example. We too can walk in love with Jesus as Mary did. Indeed that is our calling.
Bro .Rene
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