Jesus Appears to Mary Magdalene
Reflection on the Gospel of the Tuesday Within Easter Octave John 20: 11-18 In today’s Gospel, take note of the difficulty Mary Magdalene has in recognising the risen Jesus. Was it because of the dim early morning light, her being distracted by the sense of loss or confusion? Doesn’t something similar happen in our […]
Jesus Appears to Mary Magdalene
Reflection on the Gospel of the Friday Of The Sixteenth Week In Ordinary Time (Feast: Mary Magdalene) John 20:1-2, 11-18 The death of Jesus created a sudden void among the disciples; their leader was gone and the loss made them numb. They were seeking him and trying to make sense of what they had just […]
Jesus Appears to Mary Magdalene
Reflection on the Gospel of the Tuesday Within Easter Octave John 20:11-18 According to customs, Mary and the other women arrive at the tomb early Sunday Morning. Then the spectacle of the empty grave, the Apostles are informed and Peter and John investigate. Yet Mary persists at the Grave. One thing to note is the […]
Jesus Appears to Mary Magdalene
John 20:11-18 Jeff Cavins (Bible Timeline) draws our attention to a significant detail of the Tomb being in a Garden. Just as the Fall took place in the Garden in Eden, there is this Garden, and Jesus is affirming Humanity through Mary of Magdala. There is re-creation taking place. The first point of importance is […]