22nd July - Saint Mary Magdalene - Independent Catholic News

22nd July - Saint Mary Magdalene - Independent Catholic News: Patron of repentant sinners and the contemplative life. One of the followers of Christ, Mary Magdalene has been identified as the woman who anointed Jesus' feet with a precious oil. She was the first person to see the Risen Christ. On Easter Day she was weeping near the empty tomb when she saw a man who she thought was a gardener. He asked her why she was weeping. She replied: 'Sir if you have carried him away tell me where to and I will come and take him.'

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