Feast of Saint Mary Magdalene (Homily for Monday of the 16th week in Ordinary time year II July 22 2024
Homily for Monday of the 16th week in Ordinary time year II July 22 2024 Feast of Saint Mary Magdalene Pope Francis has aptly referred to St. Mary Magdalene as the Apostle to the Apostles. According to St. Luke's Gospel, she was delivered from seven demons, and in response, she demonstrated unwavering love and gratitude to God. She was among the women who accompanied Jesus as He preached the Gospel through towns and villages, and she remained with Him even at the foot of the Cross. In today's Gospel, following the death of our Lord, Mary Magdalene visited the tomb on the first day of the week. Her profound love was rewarded as she became the first person to witness the Risen Lord. She was then entrusted with the mission of announcing Christ's resurrection to the Apostles. We, like Mary Magdalene, are called to love God with all our heart, mind, and strength, and to love our neighbors as God loves us. This commandment is the greatest and encapsulates all the laws. Simply