I’ve been thinking a lot about Mary Magdalene lately. Across all four Gospel accounts of the resurrection, she’s the only one named in each account as first to the tomb. Was she the most faithful disciple? She had the resolve and strength to stay with Jesus from cross to tomb, returning again to take care of his body. Jesus himself sent her as the first evangelist, the “apostle to the apostles.” Over the years, Mary’s leadership was downplayed or overlooked in favor of focusi