Mary Magdalene oil

I continued my devotions to Mary Magdalene this weekend by making an infused oil for a salve. While my annual offerings to Mary usually wrap up around her feast on July 22nd, I’ve been motivated to continue into August this year.

Last week I decorated my altar with moodier flowers but the pink and white combo still has a stranglehold on me (and were a better fit for this week’s work anyway).

This (olive) oil will be solar-infused with rose, lavender, and peppermint. The sun has been ✨hot lately, but I’ll sometimes place my jars in sand for more heat. This batch will sit at the foot of my Mary statue for about two weeks.

I hope everyone had a peaceful Lammas—I’ll eventually celebrate with a focaccia.