Written by MM and survived (in part) in a Coptic papyrus; it was one ofthe Gnostic gospels accepted by some early Christians as canonical:

"[Peter said ]Did he then speak secretly with a woman in preference to us and not openly? Are we to turn back and all listen to her?  Did he prefer her to us?  [Mathew said:] Peter, you are always irate. Now I see you are contending against the woman like the adversaries.  But if the Saviour made her worthy, who are you to reject her? Surely the Saviour knew her very well.  For this reason he loved her more than us."

Source

Robert Grant (trans.), Gnosticism: A Sourcebook of Heretical Writings from the Early Christian Period.  

July 22nd The Feast of Mary Magdalene

from 365 Goddess by Patricia Telesco

ISOLT

Themes:  Love, Fertility, Sexuality

Symbols:  White items

About Isolt:  Known throughout Western Europe as the lover of Tristan, Isolt of the White Hands is a Celtic Goddess who encourages devoted love and improves sexual expression within a relationship.  Close studies of her stories indicate three women who held this role changes with time and bardic adaptations.

To Do Today:  In France, this is a time for women to come to a cave in Provence thought to be an ancient dwelling of the goddess (later attributed to Mary Magdalene).  They travel here from miles around seeking love and/or fertility, the cave acting like a creative womb in which the goddess's power grows.  If you're forunate to live in an area with caves, take a moment to visit one today.  Sit inside and let Isolt hold you in her loving arms or fill you  wiht an apetie for your partner.  Otherwise, create a makeshift cave out of blankets draped over a table.  Meditate inside, visualizing Isolt's white light filling your heart chakra until it all but bursts with devotion and fervor.

If you're seeking a mate, use this time to express your desires to Isolt, visualizing your ideal mate in as much detail as possible.  Then get out and start socializing, so the goddess can open the path to love.

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