MARY MAGDALENE, APOSTLE OF THE APOSTLES: In Sacred Scripture, Living Tradition, and the Magisterium of the Church (CATHOLIC HERITAGE Book 7)

MARY MAGDALENE, APOSTLE OF THE APOSTLESIn Sacred Scripture, Living Tradition, and the Magisterium of the ChurchCatholic Heritage — Civis Studio SapientiaAmong the most captivating and misunderstood figures of the Gospel, Mary Magdalene stands as a radiant witness of love, conversion, and fidelity. From the moment she is healed by Christ to her presence at the foot of the Cross and her encounter with the Risen Lord, Magdalene’s journey unveils the deepest meaning of discipleship and redemption.This volume offers a profound exploration of her figure across three dimensions — Scripture, Tradition, and the Magisterium — tracing how the Church, throughout the centuries, has rediscovered in Mary Magdalene the image of the redeemed feminine, the first herald of the Resurrection, and a living symbol of divine mercy.Drawing upon biblical exegesis, patristic writings, medieval devotion, sacred art, and the renewed liturgical perspective of the modern Church, Mary Magdalene, Apostle of the Apostles reveals how her story transcends time, offering to every believer an invitation to interior transformation and to the intimate following of Christ.Highlights of the Work• The woman who remained faithful at the foot of the Cross — an icon of perseverance and love in suffering.• The first witness of the Resurrection — the apostolic mission entrusted to a woman by the Risen Lord.• The fusion of traditions and the medieval figure of the “penitent of Provence,” deeply rooted in Catholic devotion.• Her rediscovery in modern theology and the Magisterium, culminating in the elevation of her feast day by Pope Francis (2016).• Artistic and mystical representations — from Byzantine icons to Renaissance and Baroque masterpieces — that illuminate her role in Christian imagination.A Book for Contemplation and FaithMore than a historical study, this is a spiritual journey. Through pages filled with reflection and beauty, the reader is invited to contemplate Mary Magdalene not as a distant figure, but as a companion on the path of conversion, prayer, and intimacy with Christ. Her tears, her silence, her courageous proclamation — “I have seen the Lord!” — echo as a timeless call to faith and love renewed.For Scholars, Devotees, and SeekersWhether you are a theologian, a student of Church history, or a soul drawn to the mystery of divine mercy, this book bridges the scholarly and the devotional. It invites every Catholic heart to rediscover in Mary Magdalene the profound unity of repentance and grace — the journey from darkness to light that mirrors the pilgrimage of every believer.Catholic Heritage – Civis Studio SapientiaDedicated to preserving and celebrating the living treasures of the Church — Scripture, Tradition, and the beauty of faith — through carefully researched and elegantly designed works for the Catholic reader. Read more