22/07/2026
On this Feast of St. Mary Magdalene, the Gospel reminds us that love recognizes the voice of the One who never abandons us. Amid her tears, Mary heard Jesus call her by name, and everything changed (John 20:1β2, 11β18).
A father carrying his sleeping daughter is a quiet image of that same love. She rests without fear because she knows she is safe. She does not need to stay awake to make sure her father will not leave... she trusts his embrace completely.
Perhaps this is how God invites us to live today. In a world that leaves us anxious and weary, He gently calls each of us by name, saying, "You are safe with Me." We do not have to carry every burden alone. We can rest in the arms of our Heavenly Father, trusting that His love is stronger than our fears and His presence is faithful even when we cannot see what lies ahead.
May we learn the faith of a child...resting, trusting, and believing that the Father's embrace never fails.
"Jesus said to her, 'Mary!'" (John 20:16)