I have always had a special place in my heart for Mary Magdalene. She was a devoted friend of Jesus and one of the handful of women who stood by the Virgin at the foot of the cross. Together they watched His holy life ebb from His body. Mary was misunderstood by many, but not by Christ. She was not accepted by others, but was embraced by Our Lady. On her feast day, let us ask Mary of Magdala to intercede for us in Heaven that we may receive the graces needed to stand by Our Lord.
Mary hath chosen the best part, which shall not be taken away from her. — Luke 10:42