St. Mary Magdalene is called the Apostle to the Apostles since she was chosen to be the first to proclaim the Good News of the Resurrection. Jesus gave this high honour to Mary because of the great love she had for him. People in love, long to meet and spend time with their loved ones. A mother longs to see the child returning from school. A husband eagerly waits to have dinner with his wife. Mary had a similar love for Jesus. She had an intimate relationship with Jesus and even death could not stop her from meeting her beloved. We are also invited to deepen our intimacy, love, and commitment to Jesus. Do we long to spend time in prayer and to share the message of his love with those around us? As we seek Jesus from the depths of our hearts, may we also have the courage and faith to say, “I have seen the Lord.” May our inner eyes be opened to witness the presence of the Risen Lord in our midst.

Prayer: Abba Father, strengthen me in my journey of faith and love. Make me a better disciple. Amen.