Our Gospel reading today comes from John, chapter 20 traditionally an Easter reading, but as we celebrate today, the Feast of St Mary Magdalene, we return to this momentous event in history.
With Mary Magdalene and all holy women, let us praise God and call upon him in prayer: Lord, direct our thoughts, and teach us to pray. Lift up our hearts to worship you in spirit and in truth, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Our Gospel reading for today immediately follows on from the report of what the disciples had been doing – preaching, casting out demons and healing the sick.
