The Other Mary
Archdiocese of Brisbane
Australian Catholic Bishops Conference
Brisbane
Mary MacKillop
Mary Magdalene
reflection
In the Gospel of Matthew, we are told that “towards dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb.” (28:1) Earlier we had been told that, after Joseph of Arimathea had placed the body of Jesus in a new tomb and sealed it, “Mary Magdalene […]
Running for Love – Mary of Magdala
It was very early on the first day, still dark, when Mary of Magdala came to the tomb.(Jn 20:1) There are so many ‘Marys’ in the New Testament writings, however I have chosen to reflect on Mary of Magdala, as if it were through ‘new eyes’. My gaze turns then, not to prostitute, but to […]