John Roselle S.J.Jul 22, 2014, 12:00:00 AM< 1 min read

22 July 2014

Introductory Prayer

Father, you created me and put me on earth for a purpose. Jesus, you died for me and call me to complete your work. Holy Spirit, you help me to carry out the work for which I was created and called. In your presence and name—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—I begin my reflection. May all my thoughts and inspirations have their origin in you and be directed to your glory.

Memorial of Saint Mary Magdalene

Today the Church celebrates St. Mary Magdalene. She had a deep relationship with Jesus. She knew who she was to him. In our Gospel readings, she utters powerful words about being graced to experience the Risen Christ. We hear her claim an astounding truth: “I have seen the Lord.”

Can we not say the same? Surely we have seen the Lord in our lives. How so? Reflect upon when you have definitely seen the Lord, without any doubt. Just as Christ chose to reveal himself to St. Mary Magdalene, he wants you to experience his Risen presence of love, faith, freedom, joy, hope and strength—what St. Ignatius called consolation.

By John Roselle, S.J.

July 22nd, 2014

22 July 2014

22 July 2014

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