Christ’s admonishment of Mary Magdalene

Msgr. Charles Pope, Community in Mission

Thursday, April 8, 2021

After the Resurrection, He says to her: “Do not cling to me . . .” What the Lord asks of Mary is that she not merely cling to what is familiar but step back and see what is new. Jesus is no longer a mere rabbi or teacher. He is not merely the Jesus she knew; He is Lord and He is risen.
 

 

 

 

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