The phrase 'patched' is also linked to the society, suggesting a possible connection to motorcycle clubs or other groups that use 'patch' as a symbol of membership or affiliation. But what does it mean in the context of the Mother Lovers Society? Is it a reference to a specific ritual or initiation, or simply a metaphor for the bonds that tie members together?
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Mary Magdalene, often mischaracterized as a repentant sinner, is in this context the patron saint of The Magdalene patch (typically a crimson tear or an alabaster jar) represents: mother lovers society magdalene st michaels patched