The Time Is Now: Let Mary Magdalene Preach the Resurrection
This Easter, FutureChurch is inviting parishioners to ask their pastor or pastoral leader to proclaim the full Resurrection Gospel, John 20:1–18, during Easter Sunday liturgy.
Hearing the entire passage allows the Church to encounter the complete Easter story — including Jesus commissioning Mary Magdalene as the first witness and proclaimer of the Resurrection.
Rooted in paragraph 60 of the Synod on Synodality’s Final Document, this invitation reflects the Church’s call to give Scripture passages that tell women’s stories “adequate space” in the liturgy.
To support you in making this request, FutureChurch has compiled a set of resources, including:
- a sample, adaptable letter you can use to start the conversation
- tips for approaching a pastor or pastoral leader
- responses to common concerns and alternative ideas
- practical and theological/pastoral reasons for proclaiming the full passage
- a Mary Magdalene fact sheet
Use these resources, reach out to your pastoral leader, and help ensure that the Church’s first Easter preacher is fully heard this Easter.