Mary Magdalene might be the most understood person in the story of Jesus. Yet, Mary was also the first person to whom Jesus appeared after his resurrection. It was Mary who first took the good news of his world-changing resurrection to the apostles. What can the story of Mary Magdalene and her relationship with Jesus, the 'Gardener', tell us about the future of women in the Church? Examining the spiritual significance of Mary's relationship to Jesus, the trans-historical significance of the resurrection and the contemporary question of the role of women in the Church, Mary Magdalene and the Gardener is a meditation on a world changed by one word; the word that made the resurrection real was 'Mary'.

About the Author
Brian Lennon SJ has spent over 40 years working in Northern Ireland with a particular focus on the peace process. With Tim Kinahan he was a founder member of the Interchurch Group on Faith and Politics in 1983 and is a former Chair of the Irish Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice. He is currently Secretary of Dialogue For Diversity which works on issues of migrants, prisoners, conflict, community development and climate. He is also Chair of SPRING, a community education and youth project in Armagh, Chair of the Board of the Jesuit Refugee Service, Ireland, and is a part-time prison chaplain.

Reviews

'thought-provoking and worthwhile book.'

Nigel Waugh

Church Review

-- Nigel Waugh * Church Review *

'...prolific Jesuit writer Fr Brian Lennon argues that despite being such a recognisable figure in the Gospel story of Jesus, Mary Magdalene is also one of the most misunderstood. Len-non asks what we can learn about the future role of women in the Church.'

Faith Matters, The Irish News, Feb21

-- William Scholes * The Irish News *



Book Information
ISBN 9781788123143
Author Brian Lennon
Format Paperback
Page Count 72
Imprint Messenger Publications
Publisher Messenger Publications