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St. Mary Magdelene Comments

She is called "the Penitent". St. Mary was given the name 'Magdalen' because, though a Jewish girl, she lived in a Gentile town called Magdale, in northern Galilee, and her culture and manners were those of a Gentile. St. Luke records that she was a notorious sinner, and had seven devils removed from her. She was present at Our Lords' Crucifixion, and with Joanna and Mary, the mother of James and Salome, at Jesus' empty tomb. Fourteen ... Continue Reading

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  1. Nicho
    2 years ago

    To all you beautiful children of GOD;
    Keep up the good work and spread your faith, faithfully!

  2. Maddy
    2 years ago

    I have chosen saint Magdalene as my confirmation name and her name means my name! She is so interesting to learn about and i can't wait to learn more!!!

  3. Anonumyus
    3 years ago

    my birthday is on her feast day!

  4. dannnnnnnnnI ::)
    3 years ago

    shes such a great person. she is so strong and faithful! :D :D

  5. ,<3 Caitlin
    3 years ago

    I'm choosing St Mary Magdalene as my confirmation name!!!!!

  6. Ame
    3 years ago

    Everyone needs to know how important she is

  7. Stephanie
    3 years ago

    I am using her for my confirmation name. I wish there was a better biography about her that includes her past life.

  8. Mir
    3 years ago

    I chose her for my Confirmation and I have done one project on her already and doing another for my final Religion project.

  9. cutiepatootie
    3 years ago

    im using her for my project! shes awesome! but i wish there was more info :(

  10. keyla
    3 years ago

    I picked Mary Magdalene as my saint for my confirmation project =]

  11. Ally
    3 years ago

    I'm working on a project and she is my saint.

  12. lilyan
    3 years ago

    i love her!she is awesome! i choose her for my report because she got forgiven by god and agot 7 devils cast out of her.

  13. kayla
    3 years ago

    i think she is a very wonderful saint p.s. i also picked her for my confirmation saint

  14. Raquel
    3 years ago

    :] i picked her for my confirmation name.

  15. Alisha
    3 years ago

    Mary Magdalene is a beautiful saint, which, in my opinion did not get enough credit for her love of Jesus. Especially in the Old Testament scriptures.

  16. Rachel
    3 years ago

    I thought she had a very important and interesting life. I also picked her for my conformation name.

  17. marry
    3 years ago

    i picked her for my conformation name. she sounds nice!:)

  18. Elz
    3 years ago

    I am doing her for R.E homework. She is a very detailed saint - her background history is interesting. Im glad I picked her.

  19. eileen
    3 years ago

    i picked her because she is very interesting . Thanks for all the information.

  20. Erin
    3 years ago

    yeah, im doing her for Confirmation to(: typing the essay is a pain in the butt, but Mary Magdelene is very interesting.


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