those of the virtues and excellences of Mary associated with her Immaculate Conception and maidenly spirituality; 2. those of the Joyful mysteries of the Annunciation, Visitation and the Sacred ...

In this gnostic gospel, Mary Magdalene appears as a disciple, singled out by Jesus for special teachings. In this excerpt, the other disciples are discouraged and grieving Jesus' death.

Jesus appeared to Mary after she returned alone to the empty ... The Carrying of the Cross by Simone Martini, c1335. Mary Magdalene is the woman in red with raised arms. In 591 AD, Pope Gregory ...