The Magdalene Review

Sister Act

I must admit that I’ve never seen Sister Act. Although I’ve enjoyed Whoopi Goldberg in occasional roles, it never really seemed like a film I’d be interested in. And today I learned that one of the songs from the theatrical production exhorts listeners to:

SHAKE IT LIKE MARY MAGDALENE!

New York Times Art Beat review of stage productions of Thriller Live and Sister Act

Somehow I think I would enjoy the stage show much better than the cinematic version.

MM, patron saint of Kawit, Cavite, Philippines

I’ve always been fascinated by the fact that Mary Magdalene is a highly honored patron saint in the city of Kawit in the Philippines. Although I’ve never been there, I’ve spoken to a few people from the Philippines who consider MM their patron saint, including some sisters from a Filipino monastic order devoted to her.

It appears from this article that there is a thriving Kawiteños Filipino community in the San Diego area that holds a cultural celebration every year coinciding with MM’s feast day on July 22nd:

With this celebration, all the Kawiteños always have a chance to renew old acquaintances, acquire new friends and honor their patron saint, Saint Mary Magdalene. As we all say, although the Kawiteños are away from their native land, Saint Mary Magdalene is never forgotten and always stays in their heart, mind and soul.