Gregory the Great, on Mark 16:9

“But he rising early the first day of the week, appeared first to Mary Magdalen, out of whom he had cast seven devils.”

“(Hom. in Evan. xxix.) That the disciples were slow in believing our Lord’s resurrection was not so much a weakness of theirs as it is our strength. For the resurrection itself through their doubts was manifested by many proofs; and whilst we read and acknowledge them, what do we but become firmer through their doubting? There follows, After this he appeared in another form unto two of them as they walked and went to a farm house.”

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