Mary of Magdala was known to all as "The Sinner." Filled with deep sorrow because of her sinful life, she went to a dinner to which Jesus was invited. She washed His feet with her tears, wiped them with her hair, and poured rich perfume upon them.
Simon, who invited Jesus, was thinking: "If this man were a prophet He would know who this woman is."
Jesus said to him, "I came into your house and you did not give Me water to wash My feet, but this woman washed My feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair. Her many sins are forgiven because she has loved Me very much."
Then Jesus said to Mary, "Your sins are forgiven. Your faith has save you. Go in peace."
Because Mary Magdalen was thankful, she followed Jesus every-where and helped Him in His needs. She stood at the foot of the Cross with the Mother of Jesus. After His Resurrection, our Lord appeared to her and said, "Mary," and she answered, "My Master!"
Mary Magdalen spent the rest of her life doing penance for her sins. The skull and cross mean death and sacrifice.