Mary Magdalene will play a prominent role as a witness to Jesus’ burial & resurrection but for now let’s examine her nature & character.

There lived in the village of Bethany a happy family. Alas, sorrow may visit even the happiest of homes. John 11 begins, "Lazarus was sick."

It may seem peculiar to begin a Lent series with Mary's song of joy, but these 'Mary' reflections will take us into Holy Week, I promise.