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King James Version (John 20:17): "Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God." After Jesus rose from the dead, He appeared to Mary Magdalene near the empty tomb. When she recognized Him, Jesus said: "Do not cling to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father..." Mary Magdalene was one of Jesus Christ's most devoted followers and is honored as the first witness of His resurrection. The Gospels record that she remained faithful during His crucifixion, witnessed His burial, and was the first to discover the empty tomb. According to the Gospel of John, the risen Christ appeared to her and entrusted her with the message to tell the disciples that He had risen from the dead, making her the first messenger of the Resurrection. Beyond the New Testament, the details of Mary's later life are uncertain. Various early Christ...

In this particular blog, it focuses mainly on tribal groups in the Philippines. Let me start with the topic that interests me the most, which is tattoos . First of all, I don’t really care what type of tribal tattoos you have if they are based on Filipino themed designs. However, I personally find it somewhat amusing when a Filipino guy uses a fusion of tribal tattoos from Māori, mixed with Samoan and Inuit totem poles, yet proudly represents Filipino heritage. Maybe it’s because I can recognize them. I myself got my first tattoo as a moko on my arm at the age of 22. I have a little regret now and may get it covered. I would prefer a tattoo that is not from another heritage, and instead something closer to my own, such as a modern Filipino tribal tattoo like the one in this image. I must add that moko is a Māori design and these tribes from New Zealand traditionally have it on their face. The older styles look more like they were carved into the skin rather than gently tapped in, which...