Release: Mary Magdalene Freeing Prisoners
© Jan L. Richardson
We’re on the cusp of a splendid summer celebration: the Feast of Mary Magdalene falls tomorrow, July 22. So I’m taking a quick break from reading editor’s proofs and getting ready for my upcoming travels to wish you a most happy feast day.
The image above, which comes from my series The Hours of Mary Magdalene, depicts one of my favorite legends about the Magdalene. According to the medieval tale, Mary Magdalene—having moved to France and become a famous preacher—visits a prison and releases those who have been unjustly held captive there.
To help celebrate this woman whose story is so intriguingly intertwined with the life of Jesus, I’m sharing my sweetheart’s song “Mary Magdalena,” which you can hear by clicking the audio player below. It’s from his CD House of Prayer and is one of my very favorites.
A blessed Feast of Mary Magdalene to you!
July 22, 2010 at 10:57 AM |
Wow…very cool website…and the song is so beautiful…thanks for sharing it!