The Gospel tells us: When Jesus had risen from the dead on the morning after the sabbath, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, from whom he had cast out seven demons. Mk. 16:9.
A disciple of Jesus, Mary is sometimes referred to as the apostle to the Apostles. She was present at the Cross, remaining at his feet until died. And she was present at the Resurrection and is the first person that Jesus spoke with.
Mary, like all of the followers of Jesus, believed at first that his body had been moved. Mary remained at the tomb. Soon thereafter Jesus appears to her and when he calls her by name, she responds rabboni, that is teacher.
Mary gives us two great models to follow; perseverance in our faith in Jesus and respond generously as Jesus calls us each by name.
The church has promoted this devotion to Mary Magdalene on this day for centuries and became universal during the 12th century.
The prayer today said across the world:
Father, your Son first entrusted to Mary Magdalene the joyful news of his resurrection. By her prayers and example may we proclaim Christ as our living Lord and one day see him in glory!
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