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If women are seen as unordainable, women are thus not fully credible. The conversation about the restoration of the diaconate is so energizing to me as it would provide a way for women like me to more fully offer our gifts and have them received by the People of God.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I find great power in the witness of St. Mary Magdalene, the first preacher of the resurrection. You and I and all members of the Church throughout history are Christian believers because of the power of St. Mary Magdalene&#8217;s testimony. Preaching on the Feast of St. Phoebe, and supporting and training other women to preach, was a joyful and invigorating experience. 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