Magdalene Meretrix on why she reveres Mary Magdalene: "She was stalwart in her faith. She stood by her beliefs when lesser people deserted like rats jumping off a sinking ship. She stood at the cross, despite possible incrimination. She stayed by the tomb, even after everyone else returned to their homes. She had a love so strong it even went beyond death. This is why she was the first to see the resurrected Lord and bring the good news to the other apostles, becoming "Apostle to the Apostles."
I keep my daughter's ashes on my Mary Magdalene altar as well as a porcelain skull, an image of Mary Magdalene reading a book (seeking wisdom) and cradling a skull (abiding in unending love) to remind me of the power of love to conquer all...even the tomb."