Today the Church ⛪ celebrates the memorial of Saint Mary Magdalene. She is rightly called the Apostle to the Apostles. An apostle is one sent to preach and to proclaim. Particularly an Apostle is one sent by Jesus to preach the Gospel.
As in our Gospel today, we heard Jesus sending her to go and announce the gospel of the Resurrection to the Apostles. This made her remarkably important.
However she had a past, a very sinful past. She was a prostitute and was possessed. But when she met Jesus, He cast out the seven demons from her and she began to follow Christ till the time of his death and Resurrection.
Dear friends, God is not so much bothered about your past, what He is so much interested in, is your present and future life. How were you before you met Christ? How are you now? Is there any positive difference?
There is no one beyond the power of God's grace. Inspite of the past sinful life of Mary Magdalene, the Lord welcomed her and treated her with great kindness and respect. No one is to looked down upon. Every one is precious in the sight of God.
Mary Magdalene teaches us that genuine love is expressed in service. Service of God and neighbours. Mary expressed her great love for Jesus as she ministered to His needs, anointed Him with 💵10,000 worth of oil. Was present at His death and Resurrection.
We should emulate her by showing great love by serving our Lord and neighbors. Wherever you find yourself, serve with love, no tribalistic attitude, no favoritism.
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