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Mary Magdalene: Called by Name
Walk with Mary from the roads of Galilee to the Easter garden. Read together, then listen for the people beside you.
Story Summary
Mary Magdalene travels with Jesus, stays near the cross with other women, and becomes a witness to his resurrection. The Easter encounter follows John's Gospel. Nine narrative pages end with a narrated family reflection.
What This Story Covers
- Mary of Magdala
- On the roads with Jesus
- Beside the cross
- The stone was moved
- Mary stayed
- Called by name
- A message for the others
- Remembered by the Church
- Her witness remains
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Evidence for This Page
AI-generated read-aloud narration. Illustrations are original composite scenes, not historical footage.
Read the Bible and pray together
With a parent or caregiver, read John 20:11-18. Listen for the moment when Mary recognizes Jesus and the message he gives her.
The final page offers a question, Bible reading, a listening action and an original prayer. A trusted adult can help children with the sad parts of the story. Prayer does not replace rest, care or treatment.
About this story
Illustrations are imaginative composites, not eyewitness reconstructions. This story uses Luke for Mary's earlier discipleship and John for the Easter encounter; the large stone is a detail from Matthew. It does not identify Mary Magdalene with Mary of Bethany or the unnamed woman who anointed Jesus. Page eight shows later Christian remembrance, not Mary alive in a later century. The final reflection is original, not historical dialogue.
Sources: USCCB: Luke 8, women accompanying Jesus; USCCB: John 19, the cross and burial; USCCB: John 20, the Easter encounter; USCCB: Matthew 27, the tomb stone; Holy See: Mary Magdalene, apostle of the apostles (2016); Vatican News: July 22 feast;
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Mary Magdalene?
A disciple of Jesus who supported his ministry and witnessed his resurrection. This retelling follows Luke's account of her discipleship and John's account of the Easter encounter.
Who is this storybook for?
Children ages 6 to 12, reading or listening with family. Nine illustrated narrative pages lead to a four-part family reflection.
Why is she called the apostle of the apostles?
The title honors the resurrection message Mary brought to the disciples. It does not mean that she was one of the Twelve. The Church celebrates her feast on July 22.