Read a saint’s life with care

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Mary Magdalene appears in the Gospels as a disciple and witness to the Resurrection. Later preaching sometimes merged her with other women, but the Gospels do not call her a prostitute. George is remembered as a martyr; his dragon story belongs to later legend. A story may have devotional meaning while still needing a clear label about its historical basis.

One detail I noticed and one question I want to ask

What changes when an author says “the Gospel records,” “according to later tradition,” or “we might reflect”?

My next step: what I will do, when, and what help I need

Closing prayer

God of truth, give us patient minds and honest hearts. Help us learn with humility and share what we learn with care. Amen.

Further reading: St. Mary Magdalene · St. George. On screen: full session and source notes.

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