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Read OnlineA Model of Holy Love and DesireOn the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early in the morning, while it was still dark, and saw the stone removed from the tomb. So she ran and went to Simon Peter and to the other disciple whom Jesus loved, and told them, “They have taken the Lord from the tomb, and we don't know where they put him.” John 20:1–2When Jesus first encountered Mary Magdalene, she was afflicted by seven demons. Many Church Fathers interpret this number as symbolizing a complete domination by evil spirits. Though later traditions identified Mary Magdalene with the repentant prostitute or the woman caught in adultery, the Gospels themselves do not explicitly make that identification. What is certain is that she had been grievously afflicted by demons (cf. Luke 8:2).To fall into such spiritual bondage suggests a life marked by serious sin. However, diabolical possession is not always the direct result of mortal sin; at times, God may permit such affliction for reasons known only to His providence, allowing a greater good to emerge from it. Whatever the cause of Mary Magdalene's prior affliction, it is clear that God, in His infinite mercy, transformed her into a radiant model of holy love and desire. From her profound healing flowed a singular devotion to Christ.Today's Gospel beautifully portrays the emotion, desire, sorrow, and love flowing from Mary's heart. She was one of the few faithful disciples who remained with Jesus during His Passion and death. She stood by the Cross alongside Jesus' mother, the Apostle John, and a few other holy women. Her strength and devotion likely sprang from her heartfelt gratitude toward Jesus for delivering her from diabolical affliction. The freedom she experienced through Him enkindled in her an unwavering faith, recognizing Him as the Messiah and the Son of God.On Easter Sunday morning, before the sun had even risen, Mary made her way to the tomb to anoint Jesus' body. Since Jesus had died shortly before the Sabbath began—sunset on Friday to sunset on Saturday—Mary and the other women had been unable to properly anoint His sacred Body. We can imagine that from the moment the Sabbath began, her heart was fixed on one desire: to return to the tomb and perform this final act of love. Her devotion could not wait. Love compelled her to act as soon as it was permitted, and in doing so, she became the first to behold the empty tomb—and soon after, the Risen Lord.We see Mary's holy love and desire also in her determination to remain at the empty tomb. After seeing the stone rolled away, she ran to tell the Apostles, and then returned with Peter and John. But after they departed, Mary remained. She stayed, weeping, loving, and longing. She was so consumed with desire for her Lord that, when she saw two angels seated in the tomb, she was neither startled nor impressed—not even when they spoke to her: “Woman, why are you weeping?” Her only thought was for Jesus: “They have taken my Lord, and I don't know where they laid him.”Even when Jesus appeared, His identity veiled from her eyes, she still sought only His body. Yet it was His voice—tender, familiar, unmistakable—that pierced the veil and opened her eyes of faith: “Mary!” She responded with that beautiful, personal cry of recognition, “Rabbouni!”Reflect today on the transformed soul of Saint Mary Magdalene. She went from diabolical affliction to a heart overflowing with holy love and desire for our Lord. She is a model for each of us. We must allow ourselves to be filled with the same gratitude for His grace and reconciliation, cultivate the same unwavering devotion, and burn with the same longing to find Him. When our hearts mirror Mary's, we too will hear the Lord call us by name. Be grateful. Desire Him. Listen for Him. And like Mary, you will find that He is already standing before you.Rabbouni! With Saint Mary Magdalene, I give thanks to You with all my heart for the freedom You have mercifully bestowed upon me. You have forgiven my sins, restored me to grace, and kept me safe from the snares of the enemy. With Mary, I pray that my passions and every movement of my soul may be caught up in love of You, driving me to seek You with all my being. Speak my name, O Lord, call me lovingly, and open my eyes to see You always before me. Jesus, I trust in You. Image: St Mary Magdalene, by Lawrence OP, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.Source: Free RSS feed from catholic-daily-reflections.com — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited without written permission.
Holy Love, Not Wholly Love - 1 John 4:8 Dave Witt
What if the someone better you're looking for is actually the spouse you already have? When marriage reveals our imperfections, we have three choices: leave, stay miserable, or learn to love the stranger. Holy love doesn't run from what marriage reveals; it fights for the future.
Holy Love - Leviticus 19:1-18 Wesley Burke
Marriage is more than convenience—it's a covenant designed by God to reflect Christ's love for the world. The two commitments at the center of covenant love transform ordinary relationships into lasting, Christ-centered marriages.
Holy love sets boundaries that actually protect rather than restrict. God's design for relationships leads to flourishing instead of wounds.
Embody Mission: Holy Love by Real Life
Your past explains you but doesn't define you. God specializes in renovation projects, transforming broken relationship patterns into homes filled with holy love.
Read OnlineMary Magdalene stayed outside the tomb weeping. And as she wept, she bent over into the tomb and saw two angels in white sitting there, one at the head and one at the feet where the Body of Jesus had been. And they said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping?” John 20:11–12Mary Magdalene was one of the women who accompanied Jesus and the Twelve Apostles as they traveled from town to town during His public ministry. Luke 8:2 introduces her as “Mary, called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out.” Being possessed by seven demons signifies complete possession, illustrating the depth of her suffering. Though demons cannot touch a person's soul, they can afflict the body, which was the case with Mary. While Scripture does not tell us how she became afflicted, we can imagine the profound gratitude she must have felt after her deliverance. This gratitude, joined with her newfound faith, made Mary one of Jesus' most faithful and devoted followers.Today's Gospel offers a glimpse into Mary's unshakable love for Jesus. The Synoptic Gospels mention that she was not alone when she went to the tomb to honor His body. However, John's Gospel focuses solely on Mary, likely to highlight her unique experience and encourage us to learn from the depth of her devotion.Mary's early morning visit to the tomb reveals her passionate love—she could not wait to honor Him, even if only by tending to His lifeless body. Finding the tomb empty, she immediately ran to inform the disciples. Peter and John hurried to see for themselves, with Mary following behind. After the two disciples saw the empty tomb and left, Mary remained, setting the stage for today's passage.Saint John seems to invite us to contemplate Mary's actions. Imagine Peter and John leaving, while Mary remains, seated at the entrance of the tomb, weeping. Though she did not yet understand that Jesus had risen, her love for Him held her there, anchored in the place where He had been laid. In times of distress, confusion, or uncertainty, we are called to imitate Mary's steadfast devotion. Our love for Jesus should draw us spiritually to His empty tomb, keeping us close even when understanding eludes us.As Mary wept outside the tomb, she did not know what would come next. She only knew she needed to be there. Her mind was clouded with grief, but her heart led her to stay. She remained not out of reason, but because her heart, filled with love, kept her there.In following her heart—consumed with love for Jesus—Mary was led to a life-changing encounter. When Jesus appeared, she initially mistook Him for the gardener and, in her passionate longing, begged Him, “Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you laid him, and I will take him.” Again, she spoke from her heart rather than from understanding. But then Jesus called her by name: “Mary!” In that moment, her heart and mind were united, and she recognized Him. With this recognition, she saw and believed. Reflect today on Mary Magdalene weeping outside Jesus' empty tomb and then hearing Him say, “Mary!” That she is the first person in Scripture to see the risen Lord is deeply significant. Clearly, God desires that we learn from her and imitate her love. Though we might not have been delivered from seven demons, we have been delivered from sin. This should stir in us a gratitude so deep that we willingly abandon all to follow Him. And when life is confusing or uncertain, we, like Mary, must follow the holy desires God places in our hearts, so that our love for Christ will lead us through uncertainty into clarity, when, like Mary, we hear our Lord call us by name.My risen Lord, Your empty tomb is a symbol of the longing I must have for You when I encounter life's uncertainties. When I am confused and do not understand where to turn, please flood my heart with an unshakable desire for You so that my love will lead me to where You are and where You want me to be. Jesus, I trust in You.Image: Christ Appears to Mary MagdaleneSource: Free RSS feed from catholic-daily-reflections.com — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited without written permission.
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David Fry and Johnathan Arnold discuss Thomas Oden's Classic Christianity, Book Two, Chapter 11: "In Our Place," pages 401–405. Topics include the meaning of atonement, the key theme of reconciliation, the centrality of the cross in Christian faith and worship, and the way that the atonement reflects God's holy and loving nature.Support the show
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Send us a textIn this deeply expansive episode, we sit down with Elisa Romeo, M.F.T., licensed marriage and family therapist, bestselling author, intuitive teacher, and host of the Holy & Human podcast. Elisa shares her journey of awakening, soul remembrance, and the lived embodiment of the Divine Feminine—not as a concept, but as a grounded, practical way of living, loving, and leading.After a life-changing out-of-body experience, Elisa discovered her ability to communicate directly with Soul-energy, including the consciousness of Mary Magdalene, whom she works with as a guide for feminine reclamation, love, and spiritual authority. Blending depth psychology, mysticism, and intuitive soul communication, Elisa has supported thousands of clients worldwide in transforming their relationships, businesses, and inner lives.We Explore:Divine Feminine & Mary Magdalene ConsciousnessHow Elisa defines the Divine Feminine in a practical, embodied wayWorking with Mary Magdalene Consciousness as a living spiritual intelligenceWhat reclaiming feminine power looks like during fear, doubt, and visibilityWhere modern women and intuitives are still operating from masculine overdriveIntuition, Soul, and Long-Term SustainabilityHow Elisa's intuition has evolved emotionally, spiritually, and psychically over decadesCommon misunderstandings newer intuitives have about longevity in this workWhy intuition without grounding, boundaries, and integrity leads to burnoutBusiness, Money & Spiritual IntegrityLearning how to receive money without disconnecting from soul or valuesHealing the split between spirituality and financial abundanceShadow Work & Ego IntegrationHow ego can hijack intuitive gifts—and how to bring it back into alignmentWhy shadow work is essential for authentic spiritual leadershipResources & LinksElisa Romeo's Mystery SchoolMeet Your Soul & Holy Love by Elisa RomeoHoly & Human PodcastPlease rate and review the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, or wherever you listen! Enroll in ARCANA today: https://aguaastrology.teachable.com/p/arcana See our faces on YouTube!Want to book a reading with Gabrielle? Please visit her website www.aguaastrology.com Want to book a session with Nichole? https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/32f06ea7/appointment/72886342/calendar/11334222 Follow us on Instagram @thespirtualsisterspodcast Follow Gabrielle on Instagram @aguaastrology (She will NEVER DM you for readings! Watch out for scammers!)Follow Nichole on Instagram @thenicholechristine Subscribe to Gabrielle's YouTube Channel Agua AstrologyJoin Soul Reading MethodMini Tarot Re...
Original airdate: February 22, 2022 Our deepest common human desire is to be met deeply, intimately and with unconditional love. So why is it that what we most yearn for is one of the most elusive things to find and sustain? According to my guests, Elisa Romeo and Adam Foley, the problem is that many of us have lost connection with the authentic and unconditional part of ourselves — the Soul. And the only way we can connect with another on a soulful level is by understanding ourselves personally and intimately. Elisa Romeo and Adam Foley are the authors of “Holy Love: The Essential Guide to Soul-Fulfilling Relationships” and cohosts of the Holy & Human Podcast. Elisa is a licensed marriage and family therapist, an intuitive, and an author. Adam is a certified somatic practitioner and yoga instructor who uses spiritual coaching, somatic healing, and his own intuitive abilities to connect people with the deeper aspects of themselves. During our conversation, Elisa and Adam offer their insight into what soul-based connections look and feel like and how we can connect with others on a soul level and identify our soul connections.
Tuesday November 25, 2025Last Week After Pentecost
The guys speak with two witnesses of the mysterious Holy Love Apparition Shrine. WARNING: This is an unapproved Marian apparition, and there is a lot going on in Ohio concerning this. Gumbi and Aaron wanted to find out more from firsthand witnesses to find more details. Check out this lively recording session in a cozy **recording studio atmosphere! The hosts bring the **energy** while sharing laughs and discussing various topics. This episode was shot and recorded at The Cleveland Winery and animal sanctuary,Home | Cleveland Winery#podcast #bible #beer #Christian #Catholic #wine #alcohol #Cleveland #Ohio #evangelical #church #history #popculture #geekculture #krujuice #buylocal #craftbeer #religion #martialarts #microbre
The guys speak with two witnesses of the mysterious Holy Love Apparition Shrine. WARNING: This is an unapproved Marian apparition, and there is a lot going on in Ohio concerning this. Gumbi and Aaron wanted to find out more from firsthand witnesses to find more details. Check out this lively recording session in a cozy **recording studio atmosphere! The hosts bring the **energy** while sharing laughs and discussing various topics. This episode was shot and recorded at The Cleveland Winery and animal sanctuary,Home | Cleveland Winery#podcast #bible #beer #Christian #Catholic #wine #alcohol #Cleveland #Ohio #evangelical #church #history #popculture #geekculture #krujuice #buylocal #craftbeer #religion #martialarts #microbre
Speaker: Rob BerrethScripture: Hebrews 12:18-29Episode Overview:In a world marked by instability—from global conflicts to personal uncertainty—Hebrews 12:18–29 points us to what is truly unshakable. This passage contrasts two mountains: Sinai and Zion, symbols of God's holiness and love, His judgment and grace. Together, they reveal a God who is both consuming fire and redeeming mercy. In this sermon, we are called to revere God as He truly is, find refuge in Christ our Mediator, and build our lives on the Kingdom that will never be shaken.When everything around us feels uncertain, the gospel gives us an anchor. Through Jesus, we are welcomed into a kingdom that endures beyond nations, economies, and eras—a kingdom ruled by the Holy-Love of God.Key Highlights:• A Tale of Two Mountains: Sinai reveals the holy fear of God; Zion reveals His gracious invitation.• The Holy-Love of God: We cannot separate God's holiness from His love—both meet perfectly in Christ.• An Unshakable Kingdom: Earthly powers rise and fall, but Christ's Kingdom endures forever.• Our Response: Believe, be thankful, and worship the God who is both awesome in power and rich in mercy.Call to Action:Build your life on what cannot be shaken. Turn from the temporary and unstable promises of this world and find rest, security, and hope in Jesus—the mediator of a better covenant and the cornerstone of an unshakable kingdom. Live each day with reverent gratitude, knowing that in Him, you belong to something eternal.Redeemer Church211 Northshore Dr. Bellingham, WA 98226www.redeemernw.org
Drew Bennett | Pilgrims and Priests
Drew Bennett | Pilgrims and Priests
Recorded live at our regular Sunday worship service held at the Performing Arts Center of Edgewood High School, Madison, WI.
Repeating after me the Holy Love of God that rest upon us; to get results in everyday life. Greetings and welcome! A high five and huge, a swift kick in the rear! Welcome!Repeating after me the Holy Love of God that rest upon us; to get results in everyday life. Greetings and welcome! A high five and huge, a swift kick in the rear! Welcome!
Repeating after me the Holy Love of God that rest upon us; to get results in everyday life. Greetings and welcome! A high five and huge, a swift kick in the rear! Welcome!Repeating after me the Holy Love of God that rest upon us; to get results in everyday life. Greetings and welcome! A high five and huge, a swift kick in the rear! Welcome!
Pride Month is evil, and we must call it what it is. In this episode, we're discussing the spiritual implications of Pride Month, asking hard questions about what it represents—and how believers should respond. We're drawing the connection between pride, identity, and rebellion against God's design for human flourishing.Many Christians feel spiritually drained during this month, and we should. I'm challenging my listeners to love the LGBTQ+ community not with silence or compromise (and certainly not with support) but with truth—the truth that God offers forgiveness, transformation, and eternal life to all who repent and follow Christ.We must hate sin while praying for our enemies. Our culture desperately needs more holiness, conviction, and compassion rooted in the gospel, which is telling those around us the truth.—https://www.thebrandsunday.com/products/the-bible-study-physical?srsltid=AfmBOoqBR_MWE2-fkYXYHCn80nZtEct4ixmRGrXZSrgIn5HP_tBc9Mcy
This episode is a talk from an EU Public Meeting in semester 1, 2025.Series: Making Sense of LeviticusSpeaker: Rowan KempScripture: Leviticus 19: 1-10Talk Title: Holy LoveTo find out more about the Sydney Uni Evangelical Union, or to join us on campus, visit https://sydneyunieu.org
In this episode, we talk about the paradox of God's transcendence and intimate care for us!
05.11.2025 | 1 Peter 1:22–2:3 | Rev. Kent Woodrow
In this episode, we look at the paradox of a God who is beyond all our understanding and yet loves us intimately!
Ephesians 5:1-14 The post A Life of Holy Love appeared first on Pillar Baptist Church.
Carolyn Moore, a Bishop in the Global Methodist Church, joins me for a deep dive into spiritual leadership. We talk about the role of the holy spirit, Christian leadership, holiness, mentoring others, and discerning God's will. Find out more about Bishop Carolyn Moore: www.artofholiness.com Interested in joining Brian Russell's Deeper program (launches each Mar 1 and Sept 1): www.brianrussellphd.com/deeper or email: brian@brianrussellphd.com Sign up for Brian's Monthly Update: www.brianrussellphd.com/newsletter Books by Carolyn Moore: When Women Lead: Embrace Your Authority, Move Beyond Barriers, and Find Joy in Leading Others https://amzn.to/4hX1c2y Supernatural: Experiencing the Power of God's Kingdom https://amzn.to/3EyDUS7 19: Questions to Kindle a Wesleyan Spirit https://amzn.to/3X53HId Books Recommended by Carolyn Moore: John Oswalt, Called to Be Holy https://amzn.to/3QjVGeB Matt O'Reilly, Free to Be Holy https://amzn.to/4k2Ph52 Diane Ury, Holy Love https://amzn.to/4k06Vq8 C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity https://amzn.to/41eVTGi Oswald Chambers https://amzn.to/4iizWfh Dennis Kinlaw, Let's Start with Jesus https://amzn.to/4hYCHSK Ken Blue, Authority to Heal https://amzn.to/4hQvfJg Brian Russell's Books Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3uuWCoQ Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God's Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ (Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9 Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/ Join Brian's Monthly free centering prayer gathering: www.centeringprayerbook.com Connecting with Brian: Website: www.brianrussellphd.com Twitter: @briandrussell Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: brian@brianrussellphd.com Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support. #holyspirit #holiness #spiritualleader
Holding Space for The Spirit and Soul to become One. Let Love Prevail, Freedom Shine Through and Integrated Healing Unfold. This is The Holy Love Podcast
Being a child of God means walking in this world with sacrificial love, the way the Son of God did while he was on earth.
Hosea 3:1-5 What is the value of a whistleblower? God's Love Confounds How does God's love defy all expectations? God's Love Costs Why does God's love come with a cost? God's Love Chastens What does God's love require of us?
Dr. Jordan Stone preached on Isaiah 5:1–7.
Support the podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/consciousenneagram In today's episode with sit down with psychotherapist and Enneagram Type 9, Matt Inman to discuss his experience of spirituality. You don't want to miss it! Connect with Matt here: www.inmanpsychotherapy.com Find out more about how you can work with Abi here: www.consciousenneagram.com
Jonathan Leeman presents the content of his book The Church and the Surprising Offense of God's Love in four talks at Lighthouse Bible Church in San Diego.For more articles, books, and podcasts, please visit 9marks.org
Support the podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/consciousenneagram In this episode we dive into the spiritual concepts for Type 9. The Holy Idea of Holy Love, and the Virtue of Right Action. Plus we give a sneak peak at our Type 9 interview that will air next week and give you some things to listen for! Find out more about how you can work with Abi here: www.consciousenneagram.com Check out Brandon's work here!: www.brandonhill.com
Pure & Holy | Rob Conti | Saturday NightOnly God gets to define love. God sent his Son to shed his blood for us to cover our sins. 1 Corinthians 13:7 shows us that love bears all things, believes all things, and hopes all things. Love always protects us and covers our shame. In this session, Rob walks through these verses and discusses how we're to rest in Christ's love by studying Scripture.Resources:1 Corinthians 13:7Psalm 32:1Snowbird Wilderness Outfitters exists to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ through the exposition of Scripture and personal relationships in order to equip the Church to impact this generation.Learn more about our student and adult conferences at https://www.swoutfitters.com/Please leave a review on Apple or Spotify to help others grow in their faith. Click here to get our Colossians Bible study.
Tune into this episode where Dr. Fred Long and Patrick Holley discuss “God's Dilemma and Our Need for Holy Love”. Listen in to grow your faith and knowledge. #love #podcast #video #subscribe #dilemma #God --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/glossahouse/message
This is the Holy Love Reiki experience recorded by Jandi Briggs. website: https://www.rockingstarwellness.com/Instagram: @jandi_briggs12Imagine it's a beautiful, warm, sunny day. Imagine you are walking through a beautiful emerald-green forest. As you breathe into yourself, imagine you are breathing in the life essence of the forest. And with every step you take, imagine the energies of the earth are flowing up through the bottoms of your feet.As you walk along, allow yourself to experience the trees, plants, flowers, and. And to merge with the life, harmony, and peace of the forest. As you walk, notice the up ahead. It is getting lighter and you realize you are coming to the edge of the forest as you leave the forest before you is a beautiful river.It is the river of life. There are beautiful flowers along the riverbank, and there is a path following the river. Follow the path along the river event. Eventually, you come to a bend in the. There is a light breeze causing the surface of the river to have small ripples. The sun is shining off the rippled surface of the water, creating a glittering shimmering light.You realize this is a spiritual light coming from the highest heaven. You allow the light to enter your soul. Allow the light to guide you ...Whenever you are guided to do so -- and at the pace that feels right for you -- take a few breaths.Bring your awareness to your eyes and come back.