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St Mary Magdalene
Feast Day is July 22
Disciple: In Gregory the Great’s interpretation, Mary
Magdalene was the repentant prostitute who anointed Jesus’
feet and asked him to forgive her sins, becoming his disciple.
She was present at the crucifixion and was the first witness
of the Resurrection. In the apocryphal tradition, she
evangelized Provence and died there. From there, her cult
spread throughout Europe.
She is sometimes depicted in elegant dress; sometimes she is
disheveled, perhaps covered only by her own long hair. Her
primary attribute is the ointment jar, to which can be added
the symbols of a penitent.
Protector: Gardeners, perfume-makers, glove makers, and the
penitent.
Names: Mary is from the Egyptian and means “beloved”; in the
Hebrew (from Miriam) it means “lady”. Magdalene is from the
Hebrew and means “from Magdala”.
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Janet's Homework Assignment
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1) Get in the habit of saying “I am a Daughter of the King.”
2) Read or re-read JP II’s the
Papal Letter to Women.
3) Read Extreme Makeover or Wrapped Up/God’s Ten Gifts for
Women.
4) Visit
www.goodgirlcomeback.org
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Extreme Makeover
by Teresa Tomeo
Teresa Tomeo pulls together the latest research on
social behavior and trends to demonstrate that women
are harming themselves and their chances for true
happiness by adopting the thoroughly modern, sexually
liberated lifestyle portrayed in magazines and movies.
Packed with not only persuasive statistics but also
powerful personal testimonies, Extreme Makeover shows
that it is not the slogans of the sexual revolution
and the women’s liberation movement that free and
dignify women, but the beautiful teachings of the
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Recall
Abortion: Ending the Abortion Industry's Exploitation
of Women
by Janet Morana
Janet Morana exposes the myriad ways abortion exploits
women, and calls for a National recall of this deadly
procedure.
Sign the petition to recall abortion. |
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The Kitchen Madonna:
Patroness of The
Catholic View for Women
Mary was not only Jesus' Mother, but also a housewife.
Her utensils are earthly and heavenly symbols. The key
represents the safety in the house and also the way
into heaven. The kettle symbolizes nourishment for
body and soul. The broom represents cleanliness in the
home and in thoughts and deeds.
Available from EWTN Religious Catalogue
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Magnificat is a lavishly printed, easy-to-read
pocket-sized worship aid, of more than 400 pages.
Magnificat can be used to follow the daily Mass and
can also be read at home for personal or family
prayer.
Available at Magnificat |
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Consider praying the Divine Office on a daily basis.
The Divine Office provides psalms and prayers to be
prayed at different times of the day.
See
www.divineoffice.org.
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