Jesus said to her, "Mary." She turned and said to him in Hebrew, "Rabboni!" (which means Teacher). Jesus said to her, "Do not hold me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father; but go to my brethren and say to them, I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God."

John 20:16-17

If you have the courage to imitate Mary Magdalene in her sins, have the courage to imitate her penance!

- St. Pio of Pietrelcina