Peter said to Mary, Sister we know that the Savior loved you more than the rest of woman. Tell us the words of the Savior which you remember which you know, but we do not, nor have we heard them.
Mary answered and said, What is hidden from you I will proclaim to you. And she began to speak to them these words: I, she said, I saw the Lord in a vision and I said to Him, Lord I saw you today in a…
something about mary magdalene not recognising jesus until he calls her by her name makes me crazy i dont even know how to put it into words. its as if in that moment mary remembers all the times jesus has asked her for advice or told her a joke or simply greeted her using that same name and tone and stops weeping because she knows that voice ! she has heard it mutter her name countless of times ! how could she forget !
like she recognises him instantly after he says her name! its all it takes to convince her that hes in front of her and alive again!
Sunday is coming… I always feel like the day between Christ’s death and resurrection would have felt so depressingly still. Like nothing could go on for his followers without Him. But he *told* them He would rise, and He did it for you and me! You just have to believe.
“He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief; and as one from whom men hide their faces he was despised, and we esteemed him not.
Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted.
But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed. (Isaiah 53:3-5, ESV)
(Image:Repenting Magdalene, Georges de la Tour. 1638-43)
Litany in Honor of Saint Mary Magdalene
Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us. Saint Mary Magdalene, pray for us. Sister of Martha and Lazarus, pray for us. Thou who didst enter the Pharisee’s house to anoint the feet of Jesus, pray for us. Who didst wash His feet with thy tears, pray for us. Who didst dry them with thy hair, pray for us. Who didst cover them with kisses, pray for us. Who wast vindicated by Jesus before the proud Pharisee, pray for us. Who from Jesus received the pardon of thy sins, pray for us. Who before darkness wast restored to light, pray for us. Mirror of penance, pray for us. Disciple of Our Lord, pray for us. Wounded with the love of Christ, pray for us. Most dear to the Heart of Jesus, pray for us. Constant woman, pray for us. Last at the Cross of Jesus, first at His tomb, pray for us. Thou who wast the first to see Jesus risen, pray for us. Whose forehead was sanctified by the touch of thy risen Master, pray for us. Apostle of apostles, pray for us. Who didst choose the “better part,” pray for us. Who lived for many years in solitude being miraculously fed, pray for us. Who wast visited by angels seven times a day, pray for us. Sweet advocate of sinners, Spouse of the King of Glory, pray for us. Saint Mary Magdalene, earnestly intercede for us with thy Divine Master, That we may share thy happiness in Heaven.
Let Us Pray.
May the prayers of blessed Mary Magdalene help us. We ask this through our Lord, Who lives and reigns with the Father and the Holy Spirit, Unity in Trinity, world without end.
Mary Magdalene as Melancholy, 1622-25. Museo Soumaya, (Mexico City)
Mary Magdalene as Melancholy, 1622-25. The Cathedral of Sevilla version
X-ray examination has shown that the fabric on the saint’s shoulder is wider in the Seville version and was probably added later to fit with the canons of the Catholic Church.
Kissa menu series: 珈琲フロート (coffee float) and ウィンナコーヒー(Wiener coffee)
Coffee floats are normally iced black coffee topped with ice-cream, but depending on the kissa, the coffee already has milk and sugar in it. I definitely prefer the black version, since the ice-cream already adds cream and sugar. I often go for coffee float in summer because I know ice cream should be a real milk product, unlike the creamers they normally give you.
Wiener coffee in kissatens is rarely made the way it is made in Europe. Instead of espresso, it is often dripped coffee served with whipped cream. I used to order it more when I started my kissa hunt a few years ago, but I rarely order it now, so here are only two pictures of it (the whipped cream melts fast, sorry!).
Btw, sorry for the bad lighting on the outfit pictures; it was too sunny that day, and I had to draw the curtains. I was really dark against the very light background, so I had to fix that in Photoshop, but it’s far from perfect haha
Outfit rundown Skirt: second-hand Mary Magdalene Blouse: thrifted Hat: vintage Bag: Axes Femme Gloves: second-hand Victorian Maiden Boots: Sperry topsider Nut earrings: made by a friend Brooches: thrifted and Design Festa
A popular dessert in Japan, プリン or custard pudding is actually a flan or a crème caramel. I tried to know who imported it in Asia first, but it seems most Asian countries have their own version that came from Spain, France or Portugal. Since it’s a dessert that has been around for a long time, it is often associated with kissaten and nostalgia.
The classic kissaten way to serve it is whipped “cream” and a cherry. Another kissa speciality is the プリンアラモード (pudding à la mode), a flan served with whipped “cream” and varied fruits (and sometimes ice cream). It is said Hotel New Grand in Yokohama is its creator (like most kissa menu items).
Outfit rundown Dress: second-hand Mary Magdalene Apron: thrifted Pink House Bag: second-hand Angelic Pretty Shoes: second-hand Queen Bee Socks: Innocent World Bonnet: thrifted (no brand, most likely handmade by its previous owner) Bolero: thrifted (no brand) Blouse: Boutique 1861 (old) Cherry earrings: Wego Spoon brooch: thrifted Pudding badge: a gift
Circle of the Master of the Female Half Lengths, The Magdalen, Half-Length, at a Table in a Black Dress and an Embroidered Collar, Reading a Book and Holding a Gilt Cup. Oil on oak panel, 68.4 x 54.5 cm. Private Collection
Peter said to Mary, Sister we know that the Savior loved you more than the rest of woman. Tell us the words of the Savior which you remember which you know, but we do not, nor have we heard them.
