Volume 4 · Chapter 241 · Pp. 85-92

Vocation of the daughter of Philip. The arrival in Magdala and the parable of the lost drachma.

Chapter 241 of Volume 4 recounts a dialogue between Mary Magdala and a young consoler named Marjiam, focusing on the importance of goodness and the process of becoming a disciple of Jesus. The chapter emphasizes the necessity of embodying forgiveness and love before teaching these virtues to others. Marjiam introduces Mary Magdala to the Lord's Prayer, highlighting its beauty and spiritual significance, and invites her to join in caring for the sheep, symbolizing pastoral care and spiritual guidance. The narrative underscores themes of vocation, prayer, and the transformative journey toward holiness.

Themes: Vocation, Discipleship, Forgiveness, Love of Neighbor, Lord's Prayer, Spiritual Formation