Archbishop Roche on Mary Magdalen Feast decision by
Pope
(Vatican Radio) The Secretary
of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments,
Archbishop Arthur Roche, says Pope Francis’ decision to raise the celebration
of the memorial of St Mary Magdalen to the dignity of a liturgical Feast
reflects the importance of this female disciple and women in general within the
life of the Church. Archbishop Roche was interviewed by Susy Hodges:
Asked to explain the
significance of the Pope’s decision and the message it sends, Archbishop Roche
said it reflects the Holy Father’s view about “the importance of women and
their role within the life of the Church.”
He said it also reflects the
valuable role women can play in the new evangelization because they can reach
places to spread the gospel where men do not readily go.
The archbishop also drew
attention to Mary Magdalen’s important role as the first witness to Christ’s
Resurrection and as the person who announced that momentous event to the
Apostles. He noted it was Mary Magdalen’s sense of compassion, love and
anxiety that drew her to Christ’s tomb.
“Christ showed her (Mary
Magdalen) a very special mercy by appearing to her and also by giving her this
remarkable role of telling the apostles that the Lord had risen,"
Archbishop Roche said.
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