Podcasts about Magdala

Una familia en el pueblo de Magdala debe de confrontar situaciones difíciles. La esperanza está en en el hijo con un talento especial que debe abandonar el pueblo, alcanzar el éxito, y sacar a la familia del hoyo en que están. En el otro lado del mudo, la producción de una película tiene problemas económicos, pero un negocito podría salvar todo y generar dinero. Ambas historias se entrelazan en la cinta de Horacio Alcalá, Sobre las Olas.Entre los clichés clásicos del cine mexicano tenemos o las historias de whitexicans chilangos, o los pueblos mágicos en donde el folclor muestra historias hasta por debajo de las piedras. En el caso de Sobre las Olas conocemos la comunidad de Magdala, que por su cercanía con la luna, tiene la peculiaridad de que las personas que vienen de fuera pierdan sus capacidades cognitivas y tomen decisiones cuestionables. En este lugar, la vida en el rancho, sigue la cotidianidad, por lo que cuando Ángel (Eugenio Rubio), la joven promesa, es apoyada para salir del lugar para que se desarrolle como músico, se tiene un evento especial. El problema de la cinta es que jamás vemos el talento, ni porqué su familia es capaz de endeudarse para apoyarlo, ya que es incapaz de hilar dos notas musicales sin que le den ataques de algo que nadie sabe qué es. Ante las deudas, su padre debe fingir su muerte, pero a su madre Gloria Zamora (Ángeles Cruz), no le importa ya que "Dios proveerá". Poco sabría ella que por azares del destino llegaría un extranjero al lugar, con dinero que estafó a alguien más, y  las circunstancias harían qeu con ese dinero ella se convertiría en nueva rica, quien despirlarrará, se convertirá en "la emperatriz de Magdala", y hasta tendrá ceremonia de coronación en el evento más importante del pueblo, en La Noche de las Barrigas, en donde los mundos se entrelazan, los muertos regresan y todo se perdona. La cinta padece de cosas similares a Abracadáver al ser barroca en ejecución y planteamiento, mezclando demasiados elementos aderezados con un pseudo realismo pseudo mágico vistoso pero poco sustancioso. Los conflictos están ahí, pero sus consecuencias y desarrollos se olvidan. ¿El hijo con talento? Al final es solo otro personaje de fondo. ¿La producción de una cinta que hace que tres personas salgan de España rumbo a un pueblo mágico perdido en México? Pretexto para poder hablar de dinero. ¿Las personalidades de los personajes? Desdibujadas y son más cartones desechables a pesar de tener potencial para desarrollos densos. ¿Estética visual? Muy bonita, eso que ni qué, pero temina siendo más betún que pastel, con harta azúcar, y listo para una audiencia diabética. ¿Qué es lo que los realizadores querían contar con la historia? Es una gran pregunta ya que no se termina de mostrar. Nuestra narradora, una Trinidad Zamora (Alejandra Herrera) es incapaz de explicarnos y solo está ahí para dar exposición al principio y al final para ser el instrumento mágico que creará una pócima para que los habitantes del pueblo olviden lo que pasó. Algo, que como el amigo Ernesto Diezmartínez dijo en sus comentarios, es deseado por la audiencia, para olvidar lo que vió en pantalla. La cinta se exhibirá este martes 10 de junio en Cinépolis VIP Midtown, el miércoles en el Cineforo y el viernes 13 en el Museo Cabañas, en le Patio de los Naranjos, acá en el Festival Internacional de cine en Guadalajara.

Today's Topics: 1, 2) Gospel - John 19:25-34 - Standing by the cross of Jesus were His mother and His mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary of Magdala. When Jesus saw His mother and the disciple there whom He loved, He said to His mother, “Woman, behold, your son.” Then He said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother.” And from that hour the disciple took her into his home. After this, aware that everything was now finished, in order that the Scripture might be fulfilled, Jesus said, “I thirst.” There was a vessel filled with common wine. So they put a sponge soaked in wine on a sprig of hyssop and put it up to His Mouth. When Jesus had taken the wine, He said, “It is finished.” And bowing His Head, He handed over the Spirit. Now since it was preparation day, in order that the bodies might not remain on the cross on the sabbath, for the sabbath day of that week was a solemn one, the Jews asked Pilate that their legs be broken and they be taken down. So the soldiers came and broke the legs of the first and then of the other one who was crucified with Jesus. But when they came to Jesus and saw that He was already dead, they did not break His Legs, but one soldier thrust his lance into His Side, and immediately Blood and water flowed out. Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church O Blessed Mother, pray for us! 2) The network that led to the election of Pope Leo XIV https://crisismagazine.com/opinion/the-network-that-led-to-pope-leo-xivs-election 3) The new Pope must purge the Church of the lavender mafia https://crisismagazine.com/opinion/the-new-pope-must-purge-the-church-of-the-lavender-mafia 4) An American in Rome https://crisismagazine.com/editors-desk/an-american-in-rome

Gospel John 19:25-34 Standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas,             and Mary of Magdala. When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple there whom he loved,             he said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your son.” Then he said to the disciple,             “Behold, your mother.” And from that hour the disciple took her into his home. After this, aware that everything was now finished,             in order that the Scripture might be fulfilled,             Jesus said, “I thirst.” There was a vessel filled with common wine. So they put a sponge soaked in wine on a sprig of hyssop             and put it up to his mouth. When Jesus had taken the wine, he said,             “It is finished.” And bowing his head, he handed over the spirit. Now since it was preparation day,             in order that the bodies might not remain on the cross on the sabbath,             for the sabbath day of that week was a solemn one,             the Jews asked Pilate that their legs be broken             and they be taken down. So the soldiers came and broke the legs of the first             and then of the other one who was crucified with Jesus. But when they came to Jesus and saw that he was already dead,             they did not break his legs,             but one soldier thrust his lance into his side,             and immediately Blood and water flowed out. Reflection Many do not realize the power of the Eucharist. And we as Catholics believe that when you go to the Eucharist, any venial sins as you have on your soul are forgiven. And what I see in this passage is a beautiful image of the wine, which is the wine of forgiveness, the consecrated wine. What is so beautiful about this passage is Jesus is doing one last thing before he claims it is all finished, and that is to drink the wine of forgiveness. It's a beautiful image of not only Jesus forgiving. Those who disappointed him, weren't there for him, condemned him, crucified him, but also it's a part of his way of saying that world of unforgiveness, of judgment, of condemnation is finished. And the Eucharist, brings in the world of forgiveness, which is the beginning of the kingdom that we now live in. Closing Prayer Father, we've been taught that the Eucharist is a reenactment of the death and resurrection of Jesus. But we don't really take it as literally as we should, because what it's saying is that every time we take the Eucharist, we are not only infused with the power of the Holy Spirit, but given the gift of being able to forgive. It empowers our forgiveness, which is the heart of everything that seems to me that we are missing in the world. A spirit of openness and forgiveness, acceptance, support. Connection. Bless us with these gifts and we ask this in Jesus' name, Amen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother            and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas,            and Mary of Magdala.When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple there whom he loved,            he said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your son.”Then he said to the disciple,            “Behold, your mother.”And from that hour the disciple took her into his home.After this, aware that everything was now finished,            in order that the Scripture might be fulfilled,            Jesus said, “I thirst.”There was a vessel filled with common wine.So they put a sponge soaked in wine on a sprig of hyssop            and put it up to his mouth.When Jesus had taken the wine, he said,            “It is finished.”And bowing his head, he handed over the spirit.Now since it was preparation day,            in order that the bodies might not remain on the cross on the sabbath,            for the sabbath day of that week was a solemn one,            the Jews asked Pilate that their legs be broken            and they be taken down.So the soldiers came and broke the legs of the first            and then of the other one who was crucified with Jesus.But when they came to Jesus and saw that he was already dead,            they did not break his legs,            but one soldier thrust his lance into his side,            and immediately Blood and water flowed out.

I greet you in Jesus' precious name! It is Monday morning, the 9th of June, 2025, and this is your friend, Angus Buchan, with a thought for today. We start in the Gospel of Luke 8:2:“Mary called Magdalene, out of whom had come seven demons,…” Then we go on a bit further to Luke 19:8: “Then Zacchaeus stood and said to the Lord, “Look, Lord, I give half of my goods to the poor; and if I have taken anything from anyone by false accusation, I restore fourfold.” Wow! Now that is genuine repentance, that is genuine appreciation for what God has done for a person who is a sinner. Mary Magdalene, Mary of Magdala - I have been to Magdala, it is a little village on the shores of Lake Galilee in Israel - now Mary has been delivered from seven demons and yet, once forgiven, and healed and delivered, she became one of Jesus' most faithful followers. I always say, if you get to Heaven before me, have a look and see who the most beautiful woman is in Heaven. I know many of us will say Mary, the mother of Jesus, but I beg to differ. I believe it will be Mary Magdalene, and I believe (I am getting emotional) she will be sitting at the feet of the Messiah, because she was forgiven much. Jesus didn't patch her up; He made her into a brand-new, beautiful handmaiden. You know, after that time, she never left the Lord once. She was the first one down at the tomb in the morning after the Lord had been crucified and had been put in Joseph of Arimathea's tomb. She was the first one, not Peter, not the disciples, it was the woman who had been forgiven much, and that's what I love about her. Jim Elliot, a missionary who went to the Amazon said, “It is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.” What is that? It is your life. John Newton, forgiven much, a slave ship captain - can you think of anything worse? He wrote probably the most famous hymn of all time:Amazing grace, how sweet the sound In a believer's ear,I once was lost, but now am found;I was blind, but now I see.What about Peter, the big fisherman? He said, “Lord, I will die for you,” and yet when the test came before the cock crowed, he denied his beloved Saviour three times, but God forgave him, restored him and eventually he was crucified, by his own request, upside-down, for the love of Christ. Today, love the One who has forgiven you much.Jesus bless you and goodbye.

+ Holy Gospel according to St. John 19: 25 - 27Standing by the cross of Jesus were His mother and His mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clophas, and Mary of Magdala. When Jesus saw His mother and the disciple there whom He loved, He said to His mother, “Woman, behold, your son.” Then He said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother.” And from that hour the disciple took her into his home.The Gospel of the Lord.

Read OnlineStanding by the cross of Jesus were his mother and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary of Magdala. When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple there whom he loved, he said to his mother, "Woman, behold, your son."  Then he said to the disciple, "Behold, your mother."  And from that hour the disciple took her into his home. John 19:25–27The memorial we celebrate today, which was added to the Roman Liturgical Calendar in 2018 by Pope Francis, highlights the truth that the Blessed Virgin Mary is not only the Mother of the Person of Christ, and, therefore, the Mother of God, she is also the Mother of the Church, that is, the Mother of all the faithful. The Blessed Virgin Mary is your mother. And as your mother, she is truly tender, compassionate, caring and merciful, bestowing upon you everything that a perfect mother desires to bestow. She is the fiercest of mothers who will stop at nothing to protect her children. She is a mother wholly devoted to you, her dear child.The Gospel passage chosen for this memorial depicts our Blessed Mother standing at the foot of the Cross. She would have been no other place than directly beneath her Son as He endured His last agony. She did not flee in fear. She was not overwhelmed by grief. She did not sulk in self-pity. No, she stood by her Son with the perfect love and strength of a devoted, caring, compassionate and faithful mother.As she stood by her Son in His hour of suffering and death, Jesus turned to her and entrusted the Apostle John to her maternal care. From the early Church Fathers until the most recent teachings of the Church today, this act of entrusting John to Mary and Mary to John by Jesus has been understood as an entrustment of all the faithful to the maternal care of Mother Mary. Mother Mary is, therefore, not only the Mother of the Redeemer, Christ Himself, she also becomes the Mother of all the redeemed, the mother of us all, the Mother of the Church.Consider the spiritual mother you have in Heaven. A mother is one who gives life. Your mother in Heaven is entrusted with the task of bestowing upon you the new life of grace won by the Cross. And as your mother, she will not withhold anything from you that is to your benefit. A mother is also one who is tender with her children. The Immaculate Heart of our mother in Heaven is one that is filled with the greatest tenderness toward you. Though her caresses are not physical, they are much deeper. She caresses with the tenderness of grace which she imparts to you as you pray and turn to her in your need. She gives you the grace of her Son, poured out upon the Cross as the blood and water sprung forth as a font of mercy. Mother Mary pours that mercy upon you as a tender and devoted mother would. She holds nothing back.If you are unaware of the love in the heart of our Blessed Mother for you, use this memorial as an opportunity to deepen your understanding of her role in your life. Many children take their mothers for granted, not fully understanding the depth of their love. So it is with our Mother in Heaven. We will never fully comprehend her love and her constant motherly workings in our life until we join her in Heaven face to face. Reflect, today, upon Mother Mary standing by you in every moment of your life. See her there in your joys and in your sorrows, during your moments of temptation and struggles, in your moments of confusion and clarity. See her there by your side, bestowing every good spiritual gift upon you when you need it the most. She is a true mother, and she is worthy of your love and gratitude.My dearest Mother, you stood by your Son with unwavering fidelity and love. You cared for Him, nurtured Him and never left His side. I also am your dear child. I thank you for your loving fidelity toward me and open my heart to the grace of your Son that you bestow upon me throughout life. Help me to be more attentive to your motherly care and to daily grow in gratitude for your presence in my life. Mother Mary, pray for us. Jesus, I trust in You.Images: Featured: The Crucifixion via Web Gallery of ArtMain: Lucas Cranach the Elder, PDM-owner, via Wikimedia Commons  Source of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2025 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the ChurchJohn 19:25-34Standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother            and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas,            and Mary of Magdala.When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple there whom he loved,            he said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your son.”Then he said to the disciple,            “Behold, your mother.”

Jn 19:25-34Standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother            and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas,            and Mary of Magdala.When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple there whom he loved,            he said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your son.”Then he said to the disciple,            “Behold, your mother.”And from that hour the disciple took her into his home.After this, aware that everything was now finished,            in order that the Scripture might be fulfilled,            Jesus said, “I thirst.”There was a vessel filled with common wine.So they put a sponge soaked in wine on a sprig of hyssop            and put it up to his mouth.When Jesus had taken the wine, he said,            “It is finished.”And bowing his head, he handed over the spirit.Now since it was preparation day,            in order that the bodies might not remain on the cross on the sabbath,            for the sabbath day of that week was a solemn one,            the Jews asked Pilate that their legs be broken            and they be taken down.So the soldiers came and broke the legs of the first            and then of the other one who was crucified with Jesus.But when they came to Jesus and saw that he was already dead,            they did not break his legs,            but one soldier thrust his lance into his side,            and immediately Blood and water flowed out.

Today's Topics: 1) Gospel - Jn 19:25-34 - Standing by the cross of Jesus were His mother and His mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary of Magdala. When Jesus saw His mother and the disciple there whom He loved, He said to His mother, “Woman, behold, your son.” Then He said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother.” And from that hour the disciple took her into his home. After this, aware that everything was now finished, in order that the Scripture might be fulfilled, Jesus said, “I thirst.” There was a vessel filled with common wine. So they put a sponge soaked in wine on a sprig of hyssop and put it up to His Mouth. When Jesus had taken the wine, He said, “It is finished.” And bowing His Head, He handed over the Spirit. Now since it was preparation day, in order that the bodies might not remain on the cross on the sabbath, for the sabbath day of that week was a solemn one, the Jews asked Pilate that their legs be broken and they be taken down. So the soldiers came and broke the legs of the first and then of the other one who was crucified with Jesus. But when they came to Jesus and saw that He was already dead, they did not break His Legs, but one soldier thrust his lance into His side, and immediately Blood and water flowed out. Father Charles Murr joins Terry to discuss the importance of the relationship between good philosophy and good theology, the importance of knowing the Faith, and not straying from the Deposit of Faith Bishop Sheen quote of the day

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De laatste week De laatste week breekt aan. Deze begint met een maaltijd bij Lazarus thuis. Zijn zus Maria giet kostbare olie over Jezus, waarmee ze Hem in feite voorbereid op Zijn dood. Daarna is er de zondagse intocht waarbij Jezus als Messias wordt verwelkomd in Jeruzalem. Hoewel Jezus weet dat Hij vrijdags zal sterven, investeert Hij bijna al Zijn beschikbare tijd in onderwijs aan Zijn leerlingen. Ze houden een maaltijd en geen van de leerlingen wast de voeten van een ander. Dat is immers het werk van een slaaf of een dienaar. Toch kiest hun Leider, Jezus, ervoor om wél de voeten van de anderen te wassen. Deze ene daad laat zien hoe God werkelijk is. Liefdevol en dienend. ‘En zo', zegt Jezus, ‘moeten ook jullie elkaar liefhebben en dienen'. Er volgt meer onderwijs. Eén van de bekendste verhalen is dat wij geënt moeten zijn in God zoals een wijnrank vastzit aan de wijnstok. God is de Bron van ons leven. Maar net als wijnranken moeten wij worden gesnoeid. Niet omdat God ons pijn wil doen, maar omdat we zo meer vrucht zullen dragen: we kunnen zo nuttiger zijn voor Hem. Jezus vertelt ook dat Hij weggaat. Dit maakt Zijn leerlingen verdrietig, maar Jezus zegt dat het nodig is. Alleen zo kan de heilige Geest in ons komen wonen. Als God in de vorm van de heilige Geest in ons leeft, is Jezus altijd bij ons. Nergens in de Bijbel wordt de term ‘Drie-eenheid' gebruikt om God, Jezus en de heilige Geest aan te duiden. Maar het idee dat er één God is in drie verschijningsvormen wordt hier wel beschreven door Johannes. God de Vader, Jezus de Zoon en de heilige Geest zijn ieder apart actief, en toch zijn ze één. Wat is dan de rol van de heilige Geest? Jezus zegt dat Hij ons zal overtuigen van de waarheid. Hij zal ons ook de kracht geven om Zijn missie te voltooien in de wereld. Hoewel Jezus het offer brengt dat nodig is om de zonde te verslaan, is het aan de volgelingen van Jezus om dit goede nieuws te vertellen op deze wereld. Hij waarschuwt wel dat er tegenstand en vervolging komt, maar voorspelt eveneens de overwinning voor wie volhoudt. Hij bidt een prachtig gebed voor Zijn leerlingen en alle volgelingen die nog zouden komen. ‘Ik ben het' Jezus gaat met zijn leerlingen naar de Olijfgaard en dan komen soldaten eraan lopen, geleid door de verrader Judas. ‘Wie zoeken jullie?', vraagt Jezus. ‘Jezus uit Nazaret', antwoorden ze. ‘Ik ben het', zegt Jezus. De soldaten deinzen achteruit en vallen zelfs op de grond. ‘Ik ben.' Dat zei God tegen Mozes toen Mozes Hem om Zijn naam vroeg. In Johannes zegt Jezus zeven keer iets over wie Hij is met de woorden: ‘Ik ben …'. Ik ben het Brood van het leven. Ik ben het Licht van de wereld. Ik ben de Deur voor de schapen. Ik ben de Opstanding en het Leven. Ik ben de goede Herder. Ik ben de Weg, de Waarheid en het Leven. Ik ben de ware Wijnstok. Iedere stelling zegt iets over Jezus' identiteit. En hier openbaart Jezus opnieuw wie Hij is. ‘Ik ben het.' Ofwel: ‘Ik ben God.' Hadden de vijandelijke soldaten door dat Hij dit bedoelde? Ze waren in ieder geval diep onder de indruk en lijken besluiteloos. Petrus is dat niet. Hij pakt zijn zwaard en slaat een oor af van de slaaf van de hogepriester. (Lucas vermeldt dat Jezus de oor van de slaaf genas.) Jezus wijst Petrus terecht. ‘Zou ik de beker die de Vader Mij gegeven heeft niet leegdrinken?' - Johannes 18:11 Jezus gaat Zijn dood tegemoet, maar niet omdat Hij in de val is gelopen. Hij legt Zijn leven vrijwillig af. Het past allemaal in Gods reddingsplan. De leerlingen maken zich echter uit de voeten. De soldaten voeren Jezus mee naar de Joodse raad en uiteindelijk leiden de Joden Hem naar de Romeinse gouverneur Pilatus. Jezus wordt ervan beschuldigd dat Hij claimt een koning te zijn. Als Pilatus Hem daarnaar vraagt, antwoordt Hij: ‘Mijn koninkrijk is niet van deze wereld'. Impliciet geeft Jezus dus toe dat Hij wel degelijk koning is. En iedere Jood die zich koning noemt, is een bedreiging voor de Romeinse keizer. Pilatus is duidelijk ongemakkelijk. Eigenlijk ziet hij niet zoveel gevaar in Jezus. Met een list probeert hij de Joden af te schepen. Hij laat een Joodse moordenaar komen en vraagt het volk wie hij vrij moet laten. De moordenaar Barabbas of Jezus? Opgehitst door hun leiders kiest het volk voor Barabbas. Barabbas was schuldig, Jezus onschuldig. Toch is het Jezus die sterft en niet de moordenaar. Hij draagt de straf die Barabbas verdient. Het is volbracht Jezus wordt gemarteld en gekruisigd, het ultieme bewijs dat in Gods Koninkrijk alles anders is dan hier op aarde. De enige ware Koning, de God die mens werd, de Mens die niet had gezondigd, juist Hij sterft. Hij draagt zo de straf voor ons. En op een bijzonder moment: op dat tijdstip slachten de Joden namelijk het lam voor het pesachmaal. Nu denk je misschien, maar Jezus had de avond daarvoor toch al de maaltijd gevierd waarmee de uittocht uit Egypte werd herdacht? Dat klopt. Dit heeft er waarschijnlijk mee te maken dat voor sommige Joden een dag begon bij de zonsopkomst. Dit was bijvoorbeeld zo in Galilea, waar Jezus vandaan kwam. Maar voor Joden in Jeruzalem begon een nieuwe dag bij zonsondergang. Daardoor wordt in de tijd van Jezus het pesachfeest dus niet in het hele land op hetzelfde moment gevierd. Jezus at zelf van het pesachmaal volgens de Galilese tijdsrekening, terwijl Hij stierf tijdens het slachten van het lam door de Joden die in Jeruzalem wonen. Vlak voor Jezus de laatste adem uitblaast, verzucht Hij: ‘Het is volbracht'. Dit zijn misschien wel de mooiste woorden die ooit zijn gesproken in de geschiedenis van de mensheid. HET IS VOLBRACHT! Jezus heeft het offer gebracht dat nodig was om de dood te verslaan. Wie in Jezus gelooft, ontvangt vergeving van zonden. Hij of zij hoort bij God. Jezus wordt in een graftombe gelegd door een rijke man die Josef heet én door Nikodemus. Het lijkt erop dat beiden in het geheim volgeling van Jezus waren geworden. Het graf is leeg ‘s Zondags gaat Maria uit Magdala naar het graf (volgens de andere evangeliën met andere vrouwen) en ontdekt dat Jezus weg is. Petrus en Johannes rennen naar het graf. Ze ontdekken dat het linnen keurig is opgevouwen, maar er is geen lichaam. De twee mannen geloven dat er een wonder is gebeurd en gaan terug naar het huis waar ze verblijven. Maria blijft staan bij het graf en dan ziet ze plotseling twee engelen. ‘Ze hebben mijn Heer weggehaald!', zegt ze. ‘En ik weet niet waar ze Hem hebben heengebracht.' Achter haar verschijnt Jezus, maar ze kijkt niet goed naar Hem. Dan noemt Hij haar naam. ‘Maria!' Ze draait zich met een ruk om. ‘Rabboeni!' Meester! Jezus draagt haar op de leerlingen te vertellen dat Hij weer leeft. En niet veel later verschijnt Hij ook aan hen. Alleen Tomas is er niet bij en hij gelooft niet dat Jezus uit de dood is opgestaan. Een week later komt Jezus opnieuw uit het niets op bezoek. ‘Leg je vingers hier, kijk naar Mijn handen en leg je hand in Mijn zij', zegt Jezus. ‘Wees niet langer ongelovig, maar geloof.' Tomas antwoordt: ‘Mijn Heer, Mijn God!' En Jezus zegt: ‘Omdat je Me gezien hebt, geloof je. Gelukkig zijn zij die niet zien, maar toch geloven.' Die laatste woorden zijn bedoeld voor ons. Wij hebben Jezus niet gezien een week na Zijn opstanding. Gelukkig zijn wij als we toch geloven. Een ontroerend slot Maar Johannes heeft nog een ontroerend slot voor ons in petto. De leerlingen hebben hun oude beroep opgepakt en zijn weer gaan vissen. Jezus had hen geroepen met de woorden ‘Ik maak vissers van mensen van jullie', maar hier vissen ze op de dieren die in het water leven. Het zit echter niet mee. De netten blijven leeg. Een man roept vanaf de kant van het water dat ze het net aan de andere kant moeten uitgooien. Ze doen wat de man zegt en plotseling zit het net volledig vol met vis. Pas dan herkennen ze dat het hier om Jezus gaat en Petrus springt over boord om naar Hem toe te lopen. Johannes vertelt ons met dit verhaal dat we veel meer vis zullen vangen als we gehoorzaam zijn. Hij bedoelt dat we veel meer zullen bereiken en dat veel mensen tot geloof zullen komen als we Jezus' aanwijzingen opvolgen. Jezus maakt een vuurtje, braadt vis en eet zelf ook, opnieuw een bewijs dat Hij geen geest is maar weer echt leeft. Dan neemt Hij Petrus apart. Petrus kampt nog met een diep schuldgevoel. Driemaal heeft hij Jezus publiekelijk verraden. Nu vraagt Jezus driemaal of Petrus van Hem houdt. Driemaal antwoordt Petrus bevestigend. Jezus geeft hem de opdracht om een leider te worden van Jezus' volgelingen, die later christenen genoemd worden. Hij moet hen leiden zoals een herder zijn schapen leidt. Tegelijk maakt Hij Petrus duidelijk dat hij op een dag ter dood zal worden gebracht. Dan vraagt Petrus wat er met Johannes zal gebeuren. Jezus antwoordt dat hem dat niets aangaat. De schrijver van dit evangelie laat weten dat zijn taak was om zijn hele leven te getuigen van wie Jezus was. Johannes is vervolgd, gemarteld en uiteindelijk verbannen naar het eiland Patmos, maar voor zover bekend is hij de enige leerling die geen gewelddadige dood is gestorven. Tot het einde van zijn lange leven heeft hij over Jezus verteld. Dit boek, vol met herinneringen aan Jezus, Zijn onderwijs en Zijn daden, is daar het bewijs van.

Kennen Sie das auch? Also, sagt man schonmal, wenn es sich im Rahmen meiner finanziellen Möglichkeiten bewegt, dann ja. Oder die Frage, in welchem Rahmen das Fest stattfindet, wozu man eingeladen ist. Man will sich ja im Rahmen dessen bewegen und kleiden, wie es dort ungefähr geplant ist. Oder man stellt fest, das ist in der Familie, in der Firma, im Verein, so anders als es bisher war, das würde den Rahmen total sprengen. Warum also?Und dann feiern wir Ostern und wir feiern es fünfzig Tage lang, weil es sosehr anders ist, weil es sosehr den Rahmen sprengt, weil Gott nicht die geringste Lust hat, im Rahmen zu bleiben, sondern alles auseinander fliegen zu lassen, was bisher galt. Der Stein vor dem Grab setzte den Rahmen des Todes – tot ist nun mal tot und begraben ist begraben. Aber Gott sprengt den Rahmen, rollt den Stein weg und der Tote ist lebendig.Und er ist nicht nur lebendig für sich selbst – sondern auch für uns, seine geliebten Menschen. Petrus und Johannes sehen im Grab zusammengefaltete Tücher und kapieren nichts. Jesus sprengt also den Rahmen der bisherigen Gültigkeiten in den Religionen – und schickt Maria von Magdala, eine Frau, zu den Jüngern und sie wird die begeisterte Künderin der Auferstehung. Sich bei verschlossenen Türen zu treffen, wie beim kommenden Konklave, im inneren Zirkel, der scheinbar engsten Freunde, war nicht nur damals aus Angst vor Machtverlust üblich – aber Jesus sprengt den Rahmen und kommt durch verschlossene Türen. Wo steht eigentlich, dass Gott nicht auch heute den religiösen Rahmen sprengt, den Menschen seiner Kirche gegeben haben?Er lässt die Gesellschaft sich so entwickeln, dass auch die Kirchen die Frauen nicht mehr länger diskriminieren können. Und die Frauen verkünden den Auferstandenen mit Begeisterung. Er nimmt die Getauften, sein Gottesvolk ernst und gibt ihnen die Vollmacht, synodal miteinander unterwegs zu sein, damit seine Kirche nicht an der Ängstlichkeit der scheinbaren Führer oder Hirten oder Rechtgläubigen zugrunde geht. Ostern ist und bleibt das Fest Gottes, der alles aus dem Rahmen sprengen will, was ihn und seine Botschaft einengen will. Fragen wir nicht immer "warum", sondern "warum nicht?"!

John 20:1-9On the first day of the week,Mary of Magdala 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 Peterand 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.”So Peter and the other disciple went out and came to the tomb.They both ran, but the other disciple ran faster than Peterand arrived at the tomb first;he bent down and saw the burial cloths there, but did not go in.When Simon Peter arrived after him,he went into the tomb and saw the burial cloths there,and the cloth that had covered his head,not with the burial cloths but rolled up in a separate place.Then the other disciple also went in,the one who had arrived at the tomb first,and he saw and believed.For they did not yet understand the Scripturethat he had to rise from the dead.

John 20:1-9On the first day of the week,Mary of Magdala 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 Peterand 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.”So Peter and the other disciple went out and came to the tomb.They both ran, but the other disciple ran faster than Peterand arrived at the tomb first;he bent down and saw the burial cloths there, but did not go in.When Simon Peter arrived after him,he went into the tomb and saw the burial cloths there,and the cloth that had covered his head,not with the burial cloths but rolled up in a separate place.Then the other disciple also went in,the one who had arrived at the tomb first,and he saw and believed.For they did not yet understand the Scripturethat he had to rise from the dead.

In jener Zeit stand Maria von Mágdala draußen vor dem Grab und weinte. Während sie weinte, beugte sie sich in die Grabkammer hinein. Da sah sie zwei Engel in weißen Gewändern sitzen, den einen dort, wo der Kopf, den anderen dort, wo die Füße des Leichnams Jesu gelegen hatten. Diese sagten zu ihr: Frau, warum weinst du? Sie antwortete ihnen: Sie haben meinen Herrn weggenommen und ich weiß nicht, wohin sie ihn gelegt haben. Als sie das gesagt hatte, wandte sie sich um und sah Jesus dastehen, wusste aber nicht, dass es Jesus war. Jesus sagte zu ihr: Frau, warum weinst du? Wen suchst du? Sie meinte, es sei der Gärtner, und sagte zu ihm: Herr, wenn du ihn weggebracht hast, sag mir, wohin du ihn gelegt hast! Dann will ich ihn holen.Jesus sagte zu ihr: Maria! Da wandte sie sich um und sagte auf Hebräisch zu ihm: Rabbuni!, das heißt: Meister. Jesus sagte zu ihr: Halte mich nicht fest; denn ich bin noch nicht zum Vater hinaufgegangen. Geh aber zu meinen Brüdern und sag ihnen: Ich gehe hinauf zu meinem Vater und eurem Vater, zu meinem Gott und eurem Gott.Maria von Magdala kam zu den Jüngern und verkündete ihnen: Ich habe den Herrn gesehen. Und sie berichtete, was er ihr gesagt hatte.(© Ständige Kommission für die Herausgabe der gemeinsamen liturgischen Bücher im deutschen Sprachgebiet) 

In jener Zeit stand Maria von Mágdala draußen vor dem Grab und weinte. Während sie weinte, beugte sie sich in die Grabkammer hinein. Da sah sie zwei Engel in weißen Gewändern sitzen, den einen dort, wo der Kopf, den anderen dort, wo die Füße des Leichnams Jesu gelegen hatten. Diese sagten zu ihr: Frau, warum weinst du? Sie antwortete ihnen: Sie haben meinen Herrn weggenommen und ich weiß nicht, wohin sie ihn gelegt haben. Als sie das gesagt hatte, wandte sie sich um und sah Jesus dastehen, wusste aber nicht, dass es Jesus war. Jesus sagte zu ihr: Frau, warum weinst du? Wen suchst du? Sie meinte, es sei der Gärtner, und sagte zu ihm: Herr, wenn du ihn weggebracht hast, sag mir, wohin du ihn gelegt hast! Dann will ich ihn holen.Jesus sagte zu ihr: Maria! Da wandte sie sich um und sagte auf Hebräisch zu ihm: Rabbuni!, das heißt: Meister. Jesus sagte zu ihr: Halte mich nicht fest; denn ich bin noch nicht zum Vater hinaufgegangen. Geh aber zu meinen Brüdern und sag ihnen: Ich gehe hinauf zu meinem Vater und eurem Vater, zu meinem Gott und eurem Gott.Maria von Magdala kam zu den Jüngern und verkündete ihnen: Ich habe den Herrn gesehen. Und sie berichtete, was er ihr gesagt hatte.(© Ständige Kommission für die Herausgabe der gemeinsamen liturgischen Bücher im deutschen Sprachgebiet) 

Sie ist eine der spannendsten Personen in der Bibel: Maria Magdalena. In diesen österlichen Tagen hören wir wieder viel von ihr.

In jener Zeit stand Maria von Mágdala draußen vor dem Grab und weinte. Während sie weinte, beugte sie sich in die Grabkammer hinein. Da sah sie zwei Engel in weißen Gewändern sitzen, den einen dort, wo der Kopf, den anderen dort, wo die Füße des Leichnams Jesu gelegen hatten. Diese sagten zu ihr: Frau, warum weinst du? Sie antwortete ihnen: Sie haben meinen Herrn weggenommen und ich weiß nicht, wohin sie ihn gelegt haben.  Als sie das gesagt hatte, wandte sie sich um und sah Jesus dastehen, wusste aber nicht, dass es Jesus war. Jesus sagte zu ihr: Frau, warum weinst du? Wen suchst du? Sie meinte, es sei der Gärtner, und sagte zu ihm: Herr, wenn du ihn weggebracht hast, sag mir, wohin du ihn gelegt hast! Dann will ich ihn holen. Jesus sagte zu ihr: Maria! Da wandte sie sich um und sagte auf Hebräisch zu ihm: Rabbuni!, das heißt: Meister. Jesus sagte zu ihr: Halte mich nicht fest; denn ich bin noch nicht zum Vater hinaufgegangen. Geh aber zu meinen Brüdern und sag ihnen: Ich gehe hinauf zu meinem Vater und eurem Vater, zu meinem Gott und eurem Gott. Maria von Magdala kam zu den Jüngern und verkündete ihnen: Ich habe den Herrn gesehen. Und sie berichtete, was er ihr gesagt hatte. (© Ständige Kommission für die Herausgabe der gemeinsamen liturgischen Bücher im deutschen Sprachgebiet)  

+ Holy Gospel according to St. John 20: 11 – 18Mary 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?" She said to them, "They have taken my Lord, and I don't know where they laid him." When she had said this, she turned around and saw Jesus there, but did not know it was Jesus.Jesus said to her, "Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you looking for?" She thought it was the gardener and said to him, "Sir, if you carried him away, tell me where you laid him, and I will take him."Jesus said to her, "Mary!" She turned and said to him in Hebrew, "Rabbouni," which means Teacher.Jesus said to her, "Stop holding on to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father. But go to my brothers and tell them, 'I am going to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.'"Mary of Magdala went and announced to the disciples, "I have seen the Lord," and what he told her.The Gospel of the Lord

Read OnlineJesus said to her, “Stop holding on to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father. But go to my brothers and tell them, ‘I am going to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.'” John 20:17Mary of Magdala was one of the first persons to whom Jesus appeared. She was deeply devoted to Him, especially because of the great mercy He offered her when He forgave her manifest sins and expelled seven demons from her. After He had done that, Mary became a devout follower and was one of the few who remained faithful to Him, even as He hung upon the Cross.On the first day of the week, the Sunday after the Crucifixion, Mary came to the tomb to anoint Jesus' body in accord with Jewish custom. But when she arrived, Jesus' body was gone. And when Jesus appeared to her as she was weeping, she didn't immediately recognize Him, for He had His new glorified body. But when Jesus spoke her name, Mary, she recognized Him. But rather than embracing her, Jesus said, “Stop holding on to me…” Why would Jesus say this?Even though Mary's attachment and devotion to Jesus was beautiful and holy, it wasn't yet perfected. She wanted her Lord Whom she had come to know and followed. She wanted her former relationship with Jesus to be returned to her. But for this reason, Jesus said, “Stop holding on to me…” Jesus wanted much more. He was telling her that her relationship with Him was soon to change for the better. No longer would He simply be her earthly companion; instead, He would soon live within her, dwell within her very heart, become one with her, and be her Bridegroom for eternity. But this could only happen once Jesus ascended to the Father in Heaven to complete His divine mission of salvation.At times, we also seek favors from our Lord that are purely temporal. Though we do need to trust Him for “our daily bread,” meaning, for all the basic necessities of life, we must realize that the gifts God wants to give us far surpass anything in this world. The supernatural gift of grace, the gift of the Indwelling of the Most Holy Trinity, the gift of oneness with our Lord is what we are made for and is the end goal and desire of our Lord.Reflect, today, upon these words Jesus spoke to Mary: “Stop holding on to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father.” But do so with the knowledge that, now, Jesus has indeed ascended to the Father. Therefore, He now invites us all to cling to Him as He reigns in Heaven. Ponder the deep desire in the heart of our Lord that you cling to Him with every fiber of your being. He wants to dwell within you, to become one with you and to transform you in every way. This holy union is now being enjoyed for all eternity by Saint Mary of Magdala, and this same gift is being offered to you. Cling to Him and never let go, for this will be your eternal joy.My risen and ascended Lord, You now reign in Heaven in perfect glory and splendor. Draw me into Your glorious life and invite me to cling to You with all my heart. I invite You, dear Lord, to come and make Your dwelling within me so that I can hold on to You forevermore. Jesus, I trust in You.Tretyakov Gallery, Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsSource of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2025 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

Reading 1Acts 10:34a, 37-43Peter proceeded to speak and said:“You know what has happened all over Judea,beginning in Galilee after the baptismthat John preached,how God anointed Jesus of Nazarethwith the Holy Spirit and power.He went about doing goodand healing all those oppressed by the devil,for God was with him.We are witnesses of all that he didboth in the country of the Jews and in Jerusalem.They put him to death by hanging him on a tree.This man God raised on the third day and granted that he be visible,not to all the people, but to us,the witnesses chosen by God in advance,who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead.He commissioned us to preach to the peopleand testify that he is the one appointed by Godas judge of the living and the dead.To him all the prophets bear witness,that everyone who believes in himwill receive forgiveness of sins through his name.”Reading 2Colossians 3:1-4Brothers and sisters:If then you were raised with Christ, seek what is above,where Christ is seated at the right hand of God.Think of what is above, not of what is on earth.For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.When Christ your life appears,then you too will appear with him in glory.GospelJohn 20:1-9On the first day of the week,Mary of Magdala 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 Peterand 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.”So Peter and the other disciple went out and came to the tomb.They both ran, but the other disciple ran faster than Peterand arrived at the tomb first;he bent down and saw the burial cloths there, but did not go in.When Simon Peter arrived after him,he went into the tomb and saw the burial cloths there,and the cloth that had covered his head,not with the burial cloths but rolled up in a separate place.Then the other disciple also went in,the one who had arrived at the tomb first,and he saw and believed.For they did not yet understand the Scripturethat he had to rise from the dead.

Gibt es einen wunderbareren Jubel? Geht es schöner als heute? "Christ ist erstanden, von der Marter alle, halleluja" gesegnete, frohe und hallelujavolle Ostern wünsche ich Ihnen von ganzem Herzen.Es gibt die vielen wunderbaren Ostergeschichten aus der Bibel. Aber heute früh möchte ich Ihnen eine andere wundervolle Ostergeschichte erzählen:Eine Lehrerin geht mit ihrer Schulklasse zum örtlichen Friedhof, um über das Thema Sterben, Tod und Beerdigungskultur zu reden und das Ganze ein bisschen anschaulich zu machen. Der Eingang zum Friedhof hat einen schon ziemlich verwitterten Torbogen auf dem noch lesbar ist: "Wer an mich glaubt, der wird l…" Der Rest dieses Wortes nach dem "L" ist nicht mehr zu erkennen. So fragt die Lehrerin ihre Klasse: Was glaubt ihr, was da steht, welches Wort muss dahin? "Wer an mich glaubt, der wird l…"Und nach einer kleinen Weile sagt der Erste: laufen. Wer an mich glaubt, der wird laufen! Und dann sprudelte es auch aus den anderen Kindern heraus: lachen, liebhaben, loben, lernen, loslassen, läuten….Ja, genau: wer an mich glaubt, der wird laufen, loslaufen wie Maria von Magdala und die Jünger und nicht mehr am Platz hocken bleiben. Der muss davon erzählen und mit seinem Tun den anderen klar machen, dass er an die Auferstehung Jesu glaubt und diesen Glauben wirklich leben.Wer an mich glaubt, der wird lachen. Ja, er wird lachen, weil nicht der Tod und das Trauern und Weinen das letzte Wort hat, sondern das Leben und das Lachen, das über den Tod hinausreicht und dem der ewige Tod nichts anhaben kann.Wer an mich glaubt, der wird liebhaben, weil ich dann reif bin für die Liebe, die niemals mehr vergeht und genau weiß, dass sie im Tod nicht endet. Und weil ich mich unendlich geliebt weiß, kann auch ich immer neu lieben.Wer an mich glaubt, der wird loben, und halleluja singen, weil er weiß, wem er alles Leben verdankt und alle Liebe und alles neue Beginnen.Wer an mich glaubt der wird lernen, wie das alles geht: das Vertrauen in die gute Schöpfung, das Hoffen auf die unendliche Liebe, das Glauben an das unendliche Leben.Wer an mich glaubt, der wird loslassen: alle Vorurteile, alle Ängste, alle "das geht doch gar nicht" Worte.Wer an mich glaubt, der wird läuten. Der wird das Festtagsgeläut im Kirchturm anwerfen und immer länger, immer mehr, immer voller, alle Glocken läuten lassen, damit es alle hören: Christus ist auferstanden von den Toten. Halleluja.Und wenn dann alle diese Worte mit L zusammengefasst werden, dann ergibt sich von selbst das Wort, das über dem Torbogen noch fehlte: Leben. Christus sagt: Wer an mich glaubt, der wird leben. 

Join Pastor Karl for a powerful Easter Sunday message from John 20, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. In this episode, Pastor Karl explores the profound truth that the resurrection is not just a historical event but a personal invitation to encounter the living Jesus. Through the stories of Mary Magdalene, Peter, and John at the empty tomb, he illustrates how what we see in the resurrection shapes how we live. Discover the significance of Mary's transformed life, the disciples' journey from doubt to belief, and the call to hear Jesus speak your name. Pastor Karl challenges listeners to move beyond familiarity with the Easter story and embrace the resurrection with fresh comprehension, surrendering to a life-changing relationship with Christ. This message is an inspiring reminder of the hope, peace, and purpose found in the empty tomb.Watch all our sermons on our youtube channel "Flipside Christian Church"Join us in person 9:00am & 10:30am every Sunday morning.37193 Ave 12 #3h, Madera, CA 93636For more visit us at flipside.churchFor more podcasts visit flipsidepodcasts.transistor.fm

A Lenten Spiritual Journey with Discerning Hearts: From Ashes to Glory – Discerning Hearts Podcast Day 47: Easter Sunday – “He Is Risen” Scripture Reading: (Jerusalem Bible) John 20:1–9 It was very early on the first day of the week and still dark, when Mary of Magdala came to the tomb. She saw that the ... Read more The post Day 47: Easter Sunday – “He Is Risen” – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

In this engaging conversation, Meg Rittmanic and Amy Sedgwick explore the themes of Easter, Holy Week, and the significance of feminine symbolism in Christianity from a more feminine lens. They discuss the beauty of spring as a time of renewal and rebirth, as well as the sacredness of liminal spaces and death. The conversation delves into the role of Mary Magdalene, the symbolism of the cross, and the Divine Feminine. Amy shares a beautiful campfire-style story of Holy Week from the perspective of Mary Magdalene. Meg and Amy reflect on personal experiences with Lent and Easter and reflect on the importance of creating meaningful celebrations that connect with spiritual traditions going forward.Amy Sedgwick is a multi-generational Latter-day Saint woman, fertility awareness mentor, massage therapist, yoga teacher, and the creator of the Embracing Sacred Cycles podcast. Amy has spent over two decades navigating her own fertility journey, which led her not only to deep healing but also to a spiritual awakening she calls her “faith expansion.” Through her work, Amy helps women reconnect with their bodies, their cycles, and the Divine, weaving together wisdom from her Mormon roots and sacred feminine traditions around the world. https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/embracing-sacred-cycles-a-latter-day-fertility-podcast/id1773097600Amons' Adventure: a Family Story for Easterhttps://a.co/d/fdpnfYfChrist Centered Easter by Emily Bell Freemanhttps://a.co/d/5E41VBbhttps://www.etsy.com/market/emily_belle_freeman_easterThis Holy Week, Amy Sedgwick has created a special episode that weaves together what she's learned from studying Holy Week through the lens of high church traditions—like Catholic, Anglican, and Eastern Orthodox practices—and combines it with her own sacred re-story-ation of Holy Week told from the perspective of Miriam of Magdala, or Mary Magdalene.This episode is a deeply reflective offering—rich in feminine symbolism, ancient scripture, apocryphal texts, and expansive Latter-day Saint theology. Amy invites us to see Holy Week not just through the lens of Christ's suffering, but through the eyes of the women who were there—and to reclaim the often-overlooked role of Mary Magdalene in the passion, death, and resurrection of Christ. It's a poetic and reverent journey that brings us closer to the Divine Mother, the Tree of Life, and the sacred union of Heavenly Parents.

On the first day of the week,Mary of Magdala 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 Peterand 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.”So Peter and the other disciple went out and came to the tomb.They both ran, but the other disciple ran faster than Peterand arrived at the tomb first;he bent down and saw the burial cloths there, but did not go in.When Simon Peter arrived after him,he went into the tomb and saw the burial cloths there,and the cloth that had covered his head,not with the burial cloths but rolled up in a separate place.Then the other disciple also went in,the one who had arrived at the tomb first,and he saw and believed.For they did not yet understand the Scripturethat he had to rise from the dead.

The Tower of Magdala - Sunday Morning Service - April 13, 2025 - Pastor James

Am ersten Tag der Woche kam Maria von Magdala frühmorgens, als es noch dunkel war, zum Grab und sah, dass der Stein vom Grab weggenommen war. Da lief sie schnell zu Simon Petrus und dem anderen Jünger, den Jesus liebte, und sagte zu ihnen: Sie haben den Herrn aus dem Grab weggenommen und wir wissen nicht, wohin sie ihn gelegt haben. Da gingen Petrus und der andere Jünger hinaus und kamen zum Grab; sie liefen beide zusammen, aber weil der andere Jünger schneller war als Petrus, kam er als Erster ans Grab. Er beugte sich vor und sah die Leinenbinden liegen, ging jedoch nicht hinein. Da kam auch Simon Petrus, der ihm gefolgt war, und ging in das Grab hinein. Er sah die Leinenbinden liegen und das Schweißtuch, das auf dem Haupt Jesu gelegen hatte; es lag aber nicht bei den Leinenbinden, sondern zusammengebunden daneben an einer besonderen Stelle. Da ging auch der andere Jünger, der als Erster an das Grab gekommen war, hinein; er sah und glaubte. Denn sie hatten noch nicht die Schrift verstanden, dass er von den Toten auferstehen müsse. Dann kehrten die Jünger wieder nach Hause zurück. Maria aber stand draußen vor dem Grab und weinte. Während sie weinte, beugte sie sich in die Grabkammer hinein. Da sah sie zwei Engel in weißen Gewändern sitzen, den einen dort, wo der Kopf, den anderen dort, wo die Füße des Leichnams Jesu gelegen hatten. Diese sagten zu ihr: Frau, warum weinst du? Sie antwortete ihnen: Sie haben meinen Herrn weggenommen und ich weiß nicht, wohin sie ihn gelegt haben. Als sie das gesagt hatte, wandte sie sich um und sah Jesus dastehen, wusste aber nicht, dass es Jesus war. Jesus sagte zu ihr: Frau, warum weinst du? Wen suchst du? Sie meinte, es sei der Gärtner, und sagte zu ihm: Herr, wenn du ihn weggebracht hast, sag mir, wohin du ihn gelegt hast! Dann will ich ihn holen. Jesus sagte zu ihr: Maria! Da wandte sie sich um und sagte auf Hebräisch zu ihm: Rabbuni!, das heißt: Meister. Jesus sagte zu ihr: Halte mich nicht fest; denn ich bin noch nicht zum Vater hinaufgegangen. Geh aber zu meinen Brüdern und sag ihnen: Ich gehe hinauf zu meinem Vater und eurem Vater, zu meinem Gott und eurem Gott. Maria von Magdala kam zu den Jüngern und verkündete ihnen: Ich habe den Herrn gesehen. Und sie berichtete, was er ihr gesagt hatte.  (© Ständige Kommission für die Herausgabe der gemeinsamen liturgischen Bücher im deutschen Sprachgebiet) 

SRF überträgt den feierlichen Ostergottesdienst live aus der reformierten Kirche von Jemappes, einem Stadtteil von Mons in Belgien. Im Mittelpunkt der Eurovisionssendung steht die Bedeutung der Botschaft von Ostern für die heutige Zeit. Im Osterevangelium nach Johannes begegnet Maria von Magdala als Erste dem Auferstandenen. Diese Begegnung mit Jesus Christus wird für Maria zu einem Wendepunkt in ihrem Leben. Sie verkündet die frohe Botschaft von der Auferstehung den anderen Jüngerinnen und Jüngern Jesu. Daran erinnert Pfarrer François Choquet in seiner Predigt. Den reformierten Gottesdienst in der Kirche von Jemappes feiert er gemeinsam mit Pfarrer Noël Byiringiro aus der Nachbargemeinde Frameries. Musikalisch gestaltet den Gottesdienst der Chor «ICHTUS CHORUS» unter der Leitung von Raphaël Coulon. Er spielt auch Klavier. Bernard Daubry spielt Klarinette. Die beiden Gemeinden Jemappes und Frameries feiern regelmässig gemeinsam Gottesdienst und organisieren gemeinsame Aktivitäten. Die protestantische Gemeinde von Jemappes gehört zur reformierten Tradition und ist im 19. Jahrhundert entstanden. Sie hat ihre Wurzeln in der Erweckungsbewegung, die sich seit 1820 in Belgien ausbreitete. Zur Zeit der Industrialisierung gehörte die Gegend von Borinages rund um die Stadt Mons im Südwesten von Belgien zu den bedeutendsten Steinkohlerevieren in Europa.

En el grupo había varias "Marías" -la de Magdala, la hermana de Lázaro, la madre de Santiago, la esposa de Cleofás, la misma madre de Jesús-. Estaban también Susana, Salomé -madre de Jacobo y Juan-, Juana -esposa de Chuza, funcionario real- y muchas otras mujeres que no se nombran. Las mujeres que, según los evangelios seguían a Jesucristo, fueron las primeras testigos del milagro de la resurrección de Jesús. A pesar de que en la cultura de la época el testimonio de las mujeres era considerado poco creíble, los relatos de la resurrección se basan, justamente, en sus testimonios. María Magdalena fue la primera en ver a Jesús resucitado. Los discípulos inicialmente desestimaron los informes de las mujeres, pero dos de ellos, Juan y Pedro, corrieron al sepulcro y creyeron. Los evangelistas no intentaron hacer la historia más aceptable para los prejuicios de la época, lo que sugiere que los relatos son históricamente precisos. Con el paso del tiempo, sin embargo, este protagonismo testimonial de la mujer se disipó. Cuando el apóstol Pablo, en sus escritos, se refiere a la centralidad de la resurrección de Cristo, omitió a las mujeres como testigos. A lo largo de los siglos, la Iglesia parece haber seguido esa inclinación patriarcal de poner a la mujer "en su lugar" y, pocas veces en posiciones de prominencia e importancia.Dona a Radio Moody: https://give.moodyradio.org/radio-moody/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Lenten Spiritual Journey with Discerning Hearts: From Ashes to Glory – Discerning Hearts Podcast Day 45: The Cross Stands While the World Turns Scripture Reading: (Jerusalem Bible) John 19:25–30  Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary of Magdala.Seeing his mother and the ... Read more The post Day 45: The Cross Stands While the World Turns – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

En pleno Viernes Santo, Despierta América nos lleva a un viaje emocional y espiritual a través de una historia única ocurrida en Magdala, un sitio sagrado al norte de Israel. Allí, un grupo de peregrinas vivió días de oración guiadas por el padre Ángel Solana y María Reinoso, dos mexicanos que han logrado transformar este rincón histórico en un epicentro de fe y sanación. Una historia que, como dice nuestra Marcela Sarmiento, “está hecha para trascender”.

Sie übernahmen Jesus. Und er selbst trug das Kreuz und ging hinaus zur sogenannten Schädelstätte, die auf Hebräisch Golgota heißt. Dort kreuzigten sie ihn und mit ihm zwei andere, auf jeder Seite einen, in der Mitte aber Jesus. Pilatus ließ auch eine Tafel anfertigen und oben am Kreuz befestigen; die Inschrift lautete: Jesus von Nazaret, der König der Juden. Diese Tafel lasen viele Juden, weil der Platz, wo Jesus gekreuzigt wurde, nahe bei der Stadt lag. Die Inschrift war hebräisch, lateinisch und griechisch abgefasst. Da sagten die Hohepriester der Juden zu Pilatus: Schreib nicht: Der König der Juden, sondern dass er gesagt hat: Ich bin der König der Juden. Pilatus antwortete: Was ich geschrieben habe, habe ich geschrieben. Nachdem die Soldaten Jesus gekreuzigt hatten, nahmen sie seine Kleider und machten vier Teile daraus, für jeden Soldaten einen Teil, und dazu das Untergewand. Das Untergewand war aber ohne Naht von oben ganz durchgewoben. Da sagten sie zueinander: Wir wollen es nicht zerteilen, sondern darum losen, wem es gehören soll. So sollte sich das Schriftwort erfüllen: Sie verteilten meine Kleider unter sich und warfen das Los um mein Gewand. Dies taten die Soldaten. Bei dem Kreuz Jesu standen seine Mutter und die Schwester seiner Mutter, Maria, die Frau des Klopas, und Maria von Magdala. Als Jesus die Mutter sah und bei ihr den Jünger, den er liebte, sagte er zur Mutter: Frau, siehe, dein Sohn. Dann sagte er zu dem Jünger: Siehe, deine Mutter! Und von jener Stunde an nahm sie der Jünger zu sich. Danach, da Jesus wusste, dass nun alles vollbracht war, sagte er, damit sich die Schrift erfüllte: Mich dürstet. Ein Gefäß voll Essig stand da. Sie steckten einen Schwamm voll Essig auf einen Ysopzweig und hielten ihn an seinen Mund. Als Jesus von dem Essig genommen hatte, sprach er: Es ist vollbracht! Und er neigte das Haupt und übergab den Geist. (Joh 19,16-30)

Read OnlineStanding by the cross of Jesus were his mother and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary of Magdala. When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple there whom he loved he said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your son.” Then he said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother.” And from that hour the disciple took her into his home. John 19:25–27If you spent time this Lent pondering the beautiful image of Jesus' mother standing by the foot of the Cross, then you have some insight into her motherly love and experience on Good Friday. She was faithful to the end. She would have been no other place than at the foot of the Cross, gazing upon the sacrificial death of her own divine Son for the salvation of the world.From all the perspectives that we can use to gaze upon the Cross, the perspective of Jesus' own mother is the best. The soldiers stood there mocking our Lord, perhaps some confused and perhaps some even feeling pity for Jesus. The scribes and Pharisees looked on with contempt and self righteousness, doubling down on their hatred and jealousy. Most of the Apostles had fled, one of them betraying Jesus and another denying that he even knew our Lord. But Jesus' own mother, accompanied by some other holy women and the beloved disciple, John, stood there with love, offering consolation to the Heart of Jesus.The love shared between mother and Son at the foot of the Cross was twofold in the heart of Mary. Her love for her Son expressed her unwavering fidelity to Him. It dispelled all fear. It was singularly focused. It was all-consuming. As she shared this love for her Son, she truly consoled Him. This is a significant fact to ponder. Since Jesus was the Son of God, He didn't need the human consolation of His mother's love at that moment. But by becoming human, Jesus chose to accept her love. In that act of acceptance, He allowed her human love to console His human heart. This consoling and steadfast love expressed the perfection of human love.The second form of love shared between mother and Son at the foot of the Cross was the love given by Jesus to His mother. At its core, this love was the gift of salvation. For her, the grace of His Cross transcended time to the moment of her conception, freeing her from Original Sin. Jesus' love on the Cross transformed her, retroactively, into the Immaculate Conception and enabled her to know Jesus not only as her Son but also as her Savior. Jesus' love in that moment on the Cross is also expressed in His unwavering commitment to care for her in her human state. He gave her to John to care for her as his own mother and, in so doing, He gave her to all of us who stand at the foot of the Cross with her as our own spiritual mother.If you want to understand the love of God, look no further than this immaculate and perfect love shared between mother and Son at the foot of the Cross. Today, especially, you are invited to stand with the Apostle John and gaze upon this shared love of mother and Son. John is there as an invitation to you to stand with them and to share in this holy exchange of love.As you witness this love, think about your own life and what it would take for you to participate in such love. Consider the courage and strength you need. The ability to forgive all who harmed you. Freedom from all bitterness. Unwavering commitment. Perfect affection. These, and many other qualities that were present in the hearts of mother and Son at the Cross are all qualities that God wants to bestow upon you. He wants you to bring them into every relationship in your life. He wants the perfection of this love to come upon you and for you to  express this love always.Reflect, today, on this Good Friday, upon this most holy scene of the love of this mother and this Son. As you do, try to examine your own life. As you look at this mother and Son's many virtues, allow that gaze to reveal to you the ways you need to grow in virtue. The Mother of God is now your mother, and the Son of God is now your Savior. Speak to them, listen to them, love them and allow the love that flows from their hearts to penetrate your own so that you can receive their love and share it with others. My dying Lord, You freely embraced human death for the salvation of the World. It was the greatest act of love ever known. As You hung upon the Cross in agony, Your own dear mother, the Immaculate Conception, stood by You, receiving Your love in its fullness and offering her love to console Your suffering soul. Please draw me into that love and help me to not only receive it but also to offer it to all in need. Jesus, I trust in You.  Image via Adobe StockSource of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2025 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

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Maria Maddalena fu fra coloro che maggiormente condivisero i tre anni di vita pubblica di Gesù Cristo. Fu sotto la croce, senza fuggire come fecero i discepoli, non lo rinnegò per paura come fece Pietro, ma rimase presente ogni ora, dal momento della sua conversione, fino al Sepolcro. Ma chi era in realtà Maria di Magdala? In maniera assolutamente erronea per i più fu la prostituta redenta da Cristo. La tradizione, infatti, non è andata oltre la pagina evangelica in cui si si narra la storia della conversione di un'anonima peccatrice, colei che aveva cosparso di olio profumato i piedi di Gesù, ospite in casa di un notabile fariseo, li aveva bagnati con le sue lacrime e li aveva asciugati coi suoi capelli. Si era così, senza nessun reale collegamento, identificata Maria di Magdala con quella prostituta senza nome. Ora, questo stesso gesto di venerazione verrà ripetuto nei confronti di Gesù da un'altra Maria, la sorella di Marta e Lazzaro, in una diversa occasione. E, così, si consumerà un ulteriore equivoco per Maria di Magdala: da alcune tradizioni popolari verrà identificata proprio con questa Maria di Betania, dopo essere stata confusa con la prostituta di Galilea.Ma dalla profonda spiritualità monastica altomedievale e, in particolare, dagli ambienti cluniacensi, prese il via la venerazione quale Santa e, pertanto, in suo onore sono state scritte pagine di musica. Come quella che porta la firma del compositore rinascimentale Nicolas Champion recentemente eseguita dalla prestigiosa Cappella Pratensis nella cattedrale di Lugano per la rassegna de i Vesperali 2025 sotto la direzione di Stratton Bull. Giovanni Conti ne parla con il produttore artistico dell'ensemble Peter De Laurentiis.

This week: This Lent, we're journeying through a sermon series inspired by Amy-Jill Levine's Entering the Passion of Jesus, exploring the bold risks Jesus took in his final days—through the eyes of the women who encountered him. Today, we step into the story with Mary Magdalene on the night of the Last Supper. Through her eyes, we remember the love that washed feet, the hope that shared bread, and the call to live boldly in the face of fear. As the shadow of Empire looms, Mary reminds us: love cannot be silenced.

In dieser Episode folgen wir der Geschichte von Jesus‘ Auferstehung und den ersten Zeugen dieses weltverändernden Ereignisses. Maria aus Magdala wird als erste Zeugin erwähnt, doch Markus überliefert, dass ihre Berichte und die weiterer Zeugen von den Jüngern zunächst angezweifelt werden. Jens Kaldewey beleuchtet die anfänglichen Zweifel der Jünger und ihre allmähliche Transformation in die […]

Netflix is raising their rates... AGAIN, and people are somehow blaming Meghan and Harry despite Netflix signing SEVERAL multi-million dollar contracts for many years prior to signing their contract with the Sussexes. Let's dissect the ridiculousness. The Ethiopian government will reportedly be demanding that King Charles return "immoral" artifacts that have been kept in Britain since the 1868 Battle of Magdala. Per a report published by The Telegraph on Friday, Jan. 24, officials in Ethiopia's capital of Addis Ababa will be pushing for the return of items from the Royal Collection as well as treasures kept elsewhere in the United Kingdom, such as the British Museum. The items kept by the King are sacred to the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, per the outlet, which also notes that the government in the United Kingdom will be asked to support Ethiopia's push for the items' return next year. The Ethiopian Heritage Authority will lead the move for the return of the items alongside the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, according to The Telegraph. EXCLUSIVE: The memoir of a choreography teacher who secretly taught Princess Diana to dance is to be turned into a 90-minute feature documentary. Canadian producer-distributor Sphere Media has secured rights to Anne Allan's ‘Dancing with Diana: A Memoir‘ and will co-produce it with Alan Clements' Glasgow-based Two Rivers Media. Sphere Abacus, the sales arm of Sphere, will shop the doc internationally. It's early days for the project so no network or streamer is attached yet. Scottish-Canadian dancer and London City Ballet mistress Allan was the late Princess Diana's dance teacher, and co-choreographed her ‘Uptown Girl' routine at London's Royal Opera House, which she surprised Prince Charles with in 1985. Allan's memoir, which recounts the performance, was released last year. Sources: IMDB | Is Netflix Raising Prices Because of Prince Harry and Meghan: https://www.imdb.com/news/ni65090314/?ref_=nmnw_art_perm Statista | Most Expensive Netflix Original Series as of 2024: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1249573/most-expensive-netflix-original-series-production-cost-per-episode/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CStranger%20Things%E2%80%9D%20was%20by%20far,18%20million%20U.S.%20dollars%2C%20respectively. People | Harry and Meghan Docuseries Breaks Records: https://people.com/royals/harry-meghan-logs-netflixs-best-ever-premiere-week-for-documentaries/ People | King Charles Could Face Demands To Return Immoral Treasures: https://people.com/king-charles-could-face-demands-to-return-immoral-treasures-by-ethiopia-government-report-8779898 Deadline | Memoir of Princess Diana's Dance Teacher To Be Developed as Documentary:  https://deadline.com/2025/01/princess-diana-dance-teacher-memoir-feature-doc-1236262278/

Easter Dawn – We Have a Whole New Identity John 20:1-18 The first appearance of Jesus after his resurrection was to Mary of Magdala. In that appearance, for the first time Jesus gives his followers this new identity: “my brothers.” Easter Day – Death Has Lost Its Sting 1 Corinthians 15:51-57 Christ is risen, so death has lost its sting. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation resources were created to help churches allow the gospel message heard in worship, to echo throughout the week. Listen to multiple pastors discuss sermon topics for […]

The first witness to Christ's Resurrection was made into a prostitute. Women today are restoring her reputation.* Vera Lopez shares the story and wisdom of Saint Mary of Magdala.  Journeyers can join Vera to experience Mary Magdalene's sacred sites in the South of France. Vera Lopez Vera Lopez is a renowned spiritual teacher, author, and founder of Spirits of the Earth®, Adventures for the Soul. With over three decades of experience, she has dedicated her life to guiding seekers through profound journeys of transformation, blending ancient wisdom with modern practices.Born in Brazil, Vera's spiritual path began at age 18 under the mentorship of Luiz Gasparetto, where she honed her gifts as a channel and spiritual counselor. Her work is deeply rooted in shamanism, metaphysics, and heart-centered practices, including teachings from Drunvalo Melchizedek and HeartMath®.Vera is the author of "Shamanic Mysteries of Peru" and has led countless retreats to sacred sites around the world. She is a respected bridge between ancient traditions and modern seekers, partnering with indigenous elders.Today, Vera is celebrated for her transformative pilgrimages to England, where she helps women reconnect with Celtic traditions and the divine feminine energies of Avalon, and to France, where she leads initiatory journeys following the footsteps of Mary Magdalene. Through these sacred experiences, she invites women to awaken their inner wisdom, embrace their divine feminine power, and embody the teachings of love, balance, and renewal. As a certified Ideal Life Vision® coach, Vera empowers individuals to align heart and mind, set inspired intentions, and manifest their highest visions. Vera continues to guide others to hear their inner voice, release old patterns, and step into their soul's purpose. Whether through global retreats, online teachings, or personal coaching, her mission remains clear—to help others discover their authentic path and live a life of grace, purpose, and transformation.https://www.spiritsoftheearth.com/france-may-25.html~~~~~~Dale AllenDale Allen • In Our Right Minds: On the Sacred Feminine, the Right Brain and Restoring Humanity's Natural BalanceWebsite:  https://www.inourrightminds.netBestselling Book:Color Version: https://a.co/d/e8MZm8CBlack & White Version: https://a.co/d/imfeMKqAward-Winning Film:https://www.inourrightminds.net/watch-the-film.html Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/album/4g4NwOzFSHci895ygEzR55~~~~~~* US Catholic "Who Framed Mary Magdalene?" Heide Schlumpfhttps://uscatholic.org/articles/201603/who-framed-mary-magdalene/~~~~~Vera provided this list of book with various perspectives on Mary Magdalene's background and her contributions to Jesus' mission.Mary Magdalene: A BiographyBruce ChiltonThe Woman with the Alabaster Jar: Mary Magdalen and the Holy Grail Margaret StarboardThe Magdalene LegacyLaurence Gardner The Meaning of Mary Magdalene: Discovering the Woman at the Heart of ChristianityCynthia Bourgeault The Gospel of Mary MagdaleneJean-Yves Leloup   Support the show

“He who is not with me is against me; and he who does not gather with me, scatters.” (Luke 11:23)Mothers, not women—mothers specifically—are exploited by the schemes of city builders. This distinction is important because women are often party to the weaponization of mothers.I began this week's monologue with a verse from Luke 11 because it is impossible to hear what Luke wrote about “scattering” until you hear clearly what he taught about point of reference.As Matthew taught us earlier in the New Testament, you cannot serve two masters: You cannot serve the Hasmoneans and the Kingdom of God. You cannot serve Herod and the Kingdom of God. You cannot serve Caesar and the Kingdom of God. You cannot serve any institution and the Kingdom of God.You are allowed one choice in the Bible: submit to him and gather for him and scatter as Jesus scatters, or submit to something else and gather against Jesus, which means you are the wolf, stealing sheep and scattering the Master's flock.All clergy are hirelings, but not all are wolves. Whether an assembly is full or not, who can tell who is gathering and who is scattering? None but him, and it has nothing to do with a church's balance sheet.Truly, truly, I say to you: the first three verses of Luke 8 carry the proclamation of the liberation of the mothers of Judah from the buildings of the Israelites, which are an affront to God.This week, I discuss Luke 8: 1-3.Show NotesΜαγδαληνή / ג-ד-ל (gimel-dalet-lamed) / ج-د-ل (jīm-dāl-lām)Μαγδαληνή (Magdalene) from the Hebrew מִגְדָּל (migdal) in the New Testament functions as “Mary Magdalene,” (Μαρία ἡ Μαγδαληνή), or “Mary of Magdala.” In Arabic, مجدل (majdal) a fortress, tower, or stronghold, can also function as something braided or woven tightly or strong.“Then they said, ‘Come, let us build ourselves a city, with a tower (migdal) that reaches to the heavens, so that we may make a name for ourselves; otherwise we will be scattered over the face of the whole earth.'” (Genesis 11:4)“The Israelites secretly did things against the Lord their God that were not right. From watchtower (migdal) to fortified city they built themselves high places in all their towns.” (2 Kings 17:9)Χουζᾶς / ח-ז-ה (ḥet-zayin-he) / ح-ز-ي (ḥāʼ-zā-yāʼ)The Hebrew root ח-ז-ה (ḥet-zayin-he) can function as “to see” or “to behold,” typically in prophetic usage. In Arabic, حَزِي (ḥazi) refers to “an astrologer” or someone who interprets celestial phenomena to foresee events.Σουσάννα / ש-ו-ש (shin-waw-shin) / س-و-س (sīn-wāw-sīn)Transliterated from the Hebrew or Aramaic name שׁוֹשַׁנָּה (Shoshannah, “lily”), Σουσάννα (Sousanna), appears in the Septuagint in the text of the same name. Shoshannah can function as “lily” or “rose,” in Hebrew and Aramaic usage.שׂוּשׂ (sus): To rejoice or exult.שׁוֹשׂ (shos): Rejoicing or delight.The same root in Arabic سوس (sūs) is associated with managing, governing, or overseeing. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Cale takes you to Magdala, the most beautiful town in Galilee. You’ll meet Mary Magdalene, out of whom Jesus cast seven demons, and you’ll discover the two grave mistakes we can make when it comes to fighting evil supernatural forces that threaten our lives.

We start today's episode talking about all the different Marys in the gospels and how that influences the way people interpret Mary Magdalene. Dr. McNutt also untangles how the Gospels describe Mary Magdalene and then  offers insights into her significance, not just as a follower, but as a pivotal figure financially supporting Jesus's ministry. Read more about Jennifer Powell McNutt HERERead more about her book HERERead about McNuttshell Ministries HEREContact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.Join Cyndi Parker's  Patreon Team!

Some time ago, we gave a talk on Mary of Magdalena, who I argued was the śakti (power) of Christ in the same way that Rādhā is for Krishna, Sīta is for Rāma and Sārada Mā is for Sri Ramakrishna. This argues for a "dual-aspect" to the avatāra (divine incarnation) as being both Shiva (Consciousness) and Shakti (Energy) embodied. This is of course one lecture in a series of talks on Mary. We did one where we compared Mā Kālī to Mā Mary and we did one called Mary Magdalena, the Śakti of Christ also this would perhaps be the third in the series!In this video, we look at all the references to Mary in the Gospel and work out a few Tantrik ideas based on them. We also draw from Bourgeault's wonderful work "The Meaning of Mary Magdalena" which I highly recommend for all. The emphasis in this talk is on articulating a different approach to spirituality that one might consider "feminine" in a sense as opposed to the more mainstream from of spirituality which I am choosing to label as "masculine" in this video. Of course, these gendered labels should be held as lightly as possible: they are not to be taken as hard and fast categories since that would (a) be manifestly against the thesis of this video that argues for a softer approach and (b) be against the idea of God as including the entire spectrum of sex and gender and yet transcending all such categories! In any case, I figure this comparative might validate many and allow for a more spacious, embodied approach to spirituality that resonates with the ideals of this age. Naturally, I argue that the life and teaching Sri Ramakrishna are the best examples for this mode of spirituality and so I draw a lot from Swami Bhajanananda Puri's reflections on Sri Ramakrishna's unique brand of spirituality (which I'm calling "feminine) from the book "Light of the Modern World", which I also could never recommend more highly! Anyway, for whatever reason I've just been sitting on this video. I have been waiting for an auspicious day to upload it. Somehow or rather, the Feast of Mary Magdelana came and went this year and I was unable to upload this then as I had originally intended. However, today we are celebrating the feast day for a very important Marian apparition that occurred on the site of a former Tonantzin temple: The Lady of Guadalupe!I figured today was as good a day as any!"¿No estoy yo aquí que soy tu madre?" "Am I not here, I who am your Mother?"Jai Mā! Guadalupe Devi Ki Jai!For more detailed instructions for how to perform Kālī pūjā, watch this playlist: https://www.patreon.com/collection/233799Lectures happen live every Monday at 7pm PST and Friday 10am PST and again Friday at 6pm PST.Use this link and I will see you there:https://www.zoom.us/j/7028380815For more videos, guided meditations and instruction and for access to our lecture library, visit me at:https://www.patreon.com/yogawithnishTo get in on the discussion and access various spiritual materials, join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/U8zKP8yMrMSupport the show

Rev. Dr. Jennifer Powell McNutt talks about her new book called The Mary We Forgot: What the apostle to the apostles teaches the church today. To be honest, Mary Magdalene's story is rarely told well in churches, which leads  us to dismiss her as a teacher for people in the church. Her portrayal in popular media like The Da Vinchi Code or Jesus Christ Superstar tantalizingly focuses on her sex appeal and possible love interest of Jesus. Others highlight her deviant behavior. Is any of this true? If not, why do we think it is? Read more about Jennifer Powell McNutt HERERead more about her book HERERead about McNuttshell Ministries HEREContact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.Join Cyndi Parker's  Patreon Team!