Women's voices lauded on Magdala feast day. (Nation).(Saint Mary, Blessed Virgin)(Brief Article)

From: National Catholic Reporter | Date: August 2, 2002| Author: Lefevere, Patricia | Copyright information

She was the first witness to the Resurrection, the apostle to the apostles, Jesus' close friend and faithful disciple. But for nearly two millennia Mary of Magdala has been confused with several Marys in scripture or identified as a prostitute--at best a repentant one. All that is changing in the 21st century.

Across North America and abroad, thousands of women and men commemorated her on her feast day July 22 with music, dance, ceremonies of healing and reflections that...

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