I got chills when I read this. That third presence, when two people love like this...it makes so much sense! I've never seen it explained this way. Thank you.
Ah.... the tragic shift of Jesus from a very wise human being who "saw" the average, poor Galilean for who they were--including its women--into a 2,000-year excuse for patriarchy and dominance. Thanks for reminding me of Magdalene. Another topic to explore more deeply.
I really appreciate this. Why this woman was so abused by the so-called Christian Authorities is incomprehensible to me. I'm glad to see material like this which properly contextualizes her Presence and Meaning in the Jesus period of history. Just a reminder to you all - It was Pope Gregory the Great in 591AD who "recast her" as a "prostitute" for next 1400 years of so-called scriptural history. And in 1969, that False Claim was formally Redacted by the Catholic Church. You remember the announcement don't you? Of Course Not! Just a reminder of how Crass and Corrupt these people are. Keep the Truth coming about this Great and Wonderful Historical Figure because She Deserves it and We Need the Truth!!!
I want to love the way Jesus does. I want to have that kind of love evolve within me as it did in Magdalene, changing her, growing her, teaching her and guiding her.
But living this with everyday difficult people is challenging. In some situations you know you must “stay” no matter what because Love can do nothing else. But I have also found myself in situations with individuals and with institutions who are energy vampires that want to own and control you and would steal the very life God gave you - if you let them. No matter how much I may love my spirit knows what is being asked or required has nothing to do with “love”.
I have agonized in some of those situations and sometimes I have “heard” a still small voice reminding me of Jesus words “I must be about my Father’s business” and telling me that I have other places to be, other people who need me. Sometimes leaving is a deeper kind of “staying” and letting go can actually be the most loving action to take.
And to let love dismantle you and go beyond the stage where it feels comfortable?
Improbable
Not impossible
She was proof
I love the way you honestly gorgeously break it down into bite-size pieces so being shell-shocked is bearable & believable - however damaging & heart-breaking. Like how thousands of years of history could be different if truth was acknowledged, or even an attempt made to recognize it.
While all the while i was spoon-fed - WE were spoon-fed - stories that were false growing up in the church that was supposed to preach truth.
Not surprised it didn’t resonate & i left to find spiritual food elsewhere.
Having been raised in a strict Catholic household, I have always thought that there certainly was more--far more--to their relationship than mentor and follower.
(I have not been connected to the church at all--except for funerals--for the past 44-45 years since I was in my late teens.)
I got chills when I read this. That third presence, when two people love like this...it makes so much sense! I've never seen it explained this way. Thank you.
"Anyone can love when things are working.
Conscious love remains when everything falls apart and refuses to turn it into a personal crisis.
Standing at the cross is not emotional breakdown.
It’s spiritual capacity."
This hit me so deeply this morning. As I stand at the cross of yet another medical breakdown issue with my husband, you gave me a new lens. Thank you.
Love it!
❤️🔥
Ah.... the tragic shift of Jesus from a very wise human being who "saw" the average, poor Galilean for who they were--including its women--into a 2,000-year excuse for patriarchy and dominance. Thanks for reminding me of Magdalene. Another topic to explore more deeply.
I really appreciate this. Why this woman was so abused by the so-called Christian Authorities is incomprehensible to me. I'm glad to see material like this which properly contextualizes her Presence and Meaning in the Jesus period of history. Just a reminder to you all - It was Pope Gregory the Great in 591AD who "recast her" as a "prostitute" for next 1400 years of so-called scriptural history. And in 1969, that False Claim was formally Redacted by the Catholic Church. You remember the announcement don't you? Of Course Not! Just a reminder of how Crass and Corrupt these people are. Keep the Truth coming about this Great and Wonderful Historical Figure because She Deserves it and We Need the Truth!!!
Another “thinker” my friend😌
I want to love the way Jesus does. I want to have that kind of love evolve within me as it did in Magdalene, changing her, growing her, teaching her and guiding her.
But living this with everyday difficult people is challenging. In some situations you know you must “stay” no matter what because Love can do nothing else. But I have also found myself in situations with individuals and with institutions who are energy vampires that want to own and control you and would steal the very life God gave you - if you let them. No matter how much I may love my spirit knows what is being asked or required has nothing to do with “love”.
I have agonized in some of those situations and sometimes I have “heard” a still small voice reminding me of Jesus words “I must be about my Father’s business” and telling me that I have other places to be, other people who need me. Sometimes leaving is a deeper kind of “staying” and letting go can actually be the most loving action to take.
This teaching is wonderful! I love your writing.🌅
I’m so touched by this. This is how I want to love God.
You can’t change truth
There isn’t always a category for something
A third presence was never mentioned
And to let love dismantle you and go beyond the stage where it feels comfortable?
Improbable
Not impossible
She was proof
I love the way you honestly gorgeously break it down into bite-size pieces so being shell-shocked is bearable & believable - however damaging & heart-breaking. Like how thousands of years of history could be different if truth was acknowledged, or even an attempt made to recognize it.
While all the while i was spoon-fed - WE were spoon-fed - stories that were false growing up in the church that was supposed to preach truth.
Not surprised it didn’t resonate & i left to find spiritual food elsewhere.
So blessed to be finding her now 💟
Having been raised in a strict Catholic household, I have always thought that there certainly was more--far more--to their relationship than mentor and follower.
(I have not been connected to the church at all--except for funerals--for the past 44-45 years since I was in my late teens.)