You can find today’s readings here. Stop holding on to me. At first glance, Jesus’ words seem almost a bit callous. Mary Magdalene has been grieving alone at the tomb, weeping, keeping faithful watch.

Source: Melissa Rampelli, personal photograph, 2025 Calm and contemplative, Mary Magdalene reclines on a floor of packed dirt and stone, propping herself up on her right elbow, temple cradled in palm, ...

A mosaic of Christ and Mary Magdalene is seen in the Duc in Altum in Magdala, Israel. Credit: CNS photo/Josephine von Dohlen That happens for me in today’s passage from Luke, which doesn’t feature a ...

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