The bone fragments, which rest in a silver foot-shaped reliquary, are displayed for veneration in the Basilica of St. John the Baptist of the Florentines. St. Mary Magdalene’s relic is venerated at ...

“Mary of Magdala came to the tomb early in the morning, while it was still dark …” (Jn 20:1) I have long loved Mary of Magdala, for a number of reasons—most particularly, the fact that my birthday ...

It seems quite obvious, as Gospel accounts only recall the traces of the risen Christ: a stone rolled away, a burial shroud cast aside and angels present at an empty tomb. But when reading today’s ...

She was there when Jesus was crucified, yet no one knows much about her. That might be why scholars just can’t quit chasing down the truth about Mary Magdalene. The Penitent Magdalene by Guido Reni.

Mention Mary Magdalene and someone will say, “She was a prostitute, right?” In fact, nothing in the Gospels states this was her profession. True, we are told that Jesus cast out seven demons from her, ...

Last September, three days after my 37th birthday, I embarked on a journey I have long wanted to take: a visit to the Holy Land. There were many sacred moments that expanded my faith and perspective ...

This Lent, hear the story of Mary Magdalene, like never before, at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, at Gary United Methodist Church, 224 N. Main St. in Wheaton. Professional storyteller Megan Wells is ...