Luke 8:1-3 NIV, The resources provided as a part of the support of Jesus ministry in Lukes Gospel account suggest that Mary might have been wealthy. How to Love Yourself (and Sometimes Other People). Why has She apparently disappeared from Judaism, Christianity and Islam? Which is also to say, my greatest obstacle was believing that I could ever be that powerful., No one ever loses anyone. We all just keep meeting those unique souls who can instigate growth in our lives and evolve the soul., And in that moment of recognition, this is when we save ourselves, from the self that was never real to begin with. You accuse women of being impure because of their monthly bleeding and will not deign to accept them in your presence, but what you do not realise is that while women's blood brings about new life, the blood you shed in the name of Religion brings about nothing but death!, The rise of the Divine Feminine does not have to be at the expense of the Sacred Masculine. The Twelve were with him, and also some women who had been cured of evil spirits and diseases: Mary (called Magdalene) from whom seven demons had come out; Joanna the wife of Chuza, the manager of Herods household; Susanna; and many others. She is the graceful lady of the Orient. Anybody think Jesus was for slavery? He revealed that his inspiration for the role comes from Alan Rickman's portrayal of Professor Snape in Harry Potter. And the earth does not rescue us from the cunning of the gods; for it too is full of things that confound the senses. 4 Copy quote. Saint Mary Magdalene, sometimes called simply the Magdalene, was a Jewish woman who, according to the four canonical gospels, traveled with Jesus as one of his followers and was a witness to his crucifixion, burial, and resurrection. "Mary Magdalene Revealed brings together the exquisite balance of personal experience and the uncovering of spiritual texts that quite simply rock and lovingly challenge the Christianity of the world today. Women were not called to testify in that age, and their word didnt lend credibility to any historically recorded event. Jesus traveled about from one town and village to another, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. What this means to me happens, actually, every day. About 30% into this book I realized this was not what I expected. Mary Magdalene Revealed : The First Apostle, Her Feminist Gospel and the. A gospe I haven't been this excited or awakened by a book for a decade. In Mary Magdalene Revealed, available for the first time in paperback, Harvard-trained theologian Meggan Watterson leads us verse by verse through Mary's gospel to illuminate the powerful teachings it contains. Jesus' bloodline includes King Solomon and King David. And I cannot imagine life without him., When Jael questioned her about what the whales said, Eroica usually replied, "They love me. It is a deep, spiritual connection with the partner and its also a pledge to the Beings that we consciously call down when we conceive., We teach her about developing a relationship with her own Divine Being. Enter the female perspective. She's been apostle to the apostles. Once the caravan reached the Kashmir Valley between the Great Himalayas and the Pir Panjal Range, in the northernmost region of the Indian subcontinent, Jesus continued the journey with a small group of locals until he completed the last leg on his own, guided from one place to another by the local people. We are love, and we dont have to earn or prove or deserve this fact. And what Marys gospel is saying in this passage is that the key is to become unattached, to try not to touch and cling. We are inherently good.. Mary Magdalene is often considered to have been a prostitute, whose 'seven devils' (of lust) Jesus banished from her, leading her to give up a life of prostitution. The disciples are waiting for Jesus to overthrow the Romans and create a new kingdom, one without death or suffering. You might even suspect that up there above us, in unattainable heights, something is taking place of which we shall never know. Jesus, Real, Drinking. She may even be considered the first apostle . Both. This book is a masterpiece. Salem Media Group. Does that make sense? You believe you hold the Eternal law of Dharma in your hands, but the truth is you are living in absolute spiritual darkness! . "Once the caravan reached the Kashmir Valley between the Great Himalayas and the Pir Panjal Range, in the northernmost region of the Indian subcontinent, Jesus continued the journey with a small group of locals until he completed the last leg on his own, guided from one place to another by the local people. Mary bought this expensive nard as an expression of her love. Honour and respect your sacred differences., Once we achieve this balance, we will see everyone as a balance of masculine and feminine. "Jesus was. Within the Church she does have tremendous power, and there are lots of women who look to Mary Magdalene as a foundation for womens leadership within the Church, says Taylor. Great Value. It is a gifting through the act. Here are five questions answered about the life and story of Mary Magdalene in the Bible. But this book, for all of its potential flaws or self-indulgences, the very subject matter of this book dismantles an orthodoxy for the oppressor and opens up a whole new level of spiritual wonder. "Mary Magdalene and the other Mary were sitting there opposite the tomb." Matthew 27:61 NIV She watched Jesus' burial and knew the exact location where he had been laid to rest. To what she thought was the bitter end, she gave her life to follow Him and care for Him. Jerry A. Johnson, the president and CEO of National Religious Broadcasters (NRB), says that films that rely upon extra-biblical accounts cant be accurate.. Very soulful and insightful yet buried deep in the cave of Christianity. Her gospel says that we are not sinful; we are not to feel ashamed or unworthy for being human. ORMUS ~ The Secret Alchemy of Mary Magdalene Revealed Part A- is available now from Amazon.com. Its thought the text was written some time in the 2nd century, but some scholars claim it overlaps Jesus lifetime. Our capacity to see the truth that we are sinless, that we are good, has nothing to do with the eyes. They love the sea. Who Was Mary Magdalene in the Bible? . Meggan Watterson It takes discipline, spiritual sweat, and Divine pluck to connect to the unassuming voice of the truth inside us. 3. Dating Jesus: A Story of Fundamentalism, Feminism, and the American Girl, Mary Wept Over the Feet of Jesus: Prostitution and Religious Obedience in the Bible. Then why write this book? Meggan Watterson is a theologian who studied at Harvard Divinity School and Columbia Universitys Theological Seminary. Both things and humans confuse me. The film draws partially from the Gospel of Mary, a very mysterious document discovered in the 19th century, Taylor says. This is what the practice of loving ourselves looks like: we do whatever we have to do to hear our souls voice and believe it. The legend of Mary Magdalene's skeleton being in Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume emerged in the late 13th Century. I saw the cover and a small still voice within said, "Read this book". And what Marys gospel is saying in this passage is that the key is to become unattached, to try not to touch and cling. "After this, Jesus traveled about from one town and village to another, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. The core of this book is about Mary Magdalene and the lost teachings of Christ, that we find God in ourselves and heaven on earth. Always love was their message, and Jael knew her daughter was telling the truth as she heard it. Was she really a. Mary Magdalene's actual history, as Margaret Arnold tells us, is much . I was hoping for a more historical account, maybe a translation of what remains of the gospel of Mary, but this is just a personal memoir riddled with poor (invented?) We must have balance. And while I truly believe that Mary had a much bigger role than what's depicted in the Bible, I don't know that I can agree with the authors MANY liberties and suppositions. Sin is an adultery, or an illegitimate mixing, a mistaking of the ego for the true self, rather than remembering that the true self is the soul. Then there is balance., I want everyone to see your light just as I see your light. Jesus says. When the angels told her to go in Mark 16:7, she became the first to feel the call and pull of Christ on her life to tell of His resurrection. Its the soul that rises. At the heart of the controversy is the idea that Mary Magdalenes connection to Jesus was spiritual rather than romantic. This book is a masterpiece. All because of gratitude. This is such a crucial veil to lift. Mary Magdalene Unveiled Parts 1 & 2 (Podcast Episode) Quotes on IMDb: Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, TV series and more. Knowing that there is a place for your neighbour, and there is a place for power, and theres a place for trees and theres a place for birds and plants. Proud member (She wasn't.) For instance, some have said Mary and Jesus were either lovers and husband and wife. Its about the possibility of actually being present, instead of being caught without even realizing it in the endless stories the ego tells; from the second we wake up, dividing us from whats already right here, dividing us from each other and ourselves, dividing us from what we consider good, or god. MARY 4:37, Mary Magdalene Revealed: The First Apostle, Her Feminist Gospel & the Christianity We Haven't Tried Yet. And yet! Her powerful witness of Jesus Christ was undoubtedly put in place to strengthen the faith of others. I am what exists before the body and after. All this is very confusing. I think they probably got it on, Jesus and Mary Magdalene. 630 pages. Go instead to my brothers and tell them, I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.' " John 20:14-17 NIV. I gave up on this one. A gospel, as ancient and authentic as any of the gospels that the Christian bible contains, was buried deep in the Egyptian desert after an edict was sent out in the 4th century to have all copies of it destroyed. She gave the most telling answer: They have taken away my Lord." (John 20:13), Now it was Mary Magdalene and Joanna and Mary the mother of James and the other women with them who told these things to the apostles. Luke 24:10 NIV. To say only Mary Magdalene understood Jesus Christ and everyone since has been mistaken would be heresy, Berglund says. The scope of determining 'the . Be the first to learn about new releases! "Mary Magdalene Revealed brings together the exquisite balance of personal experience and the uncovering of spiritual texts that quite simply rock and lovingly challenge the Christianity of the world today. Theres something about her. Now, if youre still with me, that goodness can never be lost. MEGGAN WATTERSON is the author of REVEAL, The Sutras of Unspeakable Joy, The Divine Feminine Oracle, and Mary Magdalene Revealed. MM devotees, unite! Let us know whats wrong with this preview of, Never forget that once upon a time, in an unguarded moment, you recognized yourself as your friend. And in that moment of recognition, this is when we save ourselves, from the self that was never real to begin with., we shouldnt feel shame for how human we are, or how often we break, lose faith, and make wildly misguided mistakes., Its about acquiring a vision that allows us to see what has always been here, within us. So, why four angels, and why seven times a day?, We are told we need to be different than who we actually are in this moment in order to free ourselves from this feeling of suffering. Sex worker, saint, sinner, witness, wife. This book could not have come into my life at a better time. The book started off strong for me, lost me towards the middle, and then picked me up again at the end for a strong finish. This book is a revolution., Kate Northrup, best-selling author of Do Less and Money: A Love Story, Meggan Watterson is a modern-day prophetess who sets souls on fire with her lyrical prose and courageous truth-telling. Mary Magdalene has attracted a cult-like fan following over the centuries, among intrigued secular audiences as well as Christians across the political spectrum inspired by her loyal devotion to Jesus. Its very ordinary. The Gospel is Mary did not make the cut because it is not a patriarchal interpretation of Christs teachings and is, instead, an ascent narrative. 3. We are also a soul. We believe it so much that we make our life about that encounter., Never forget that once upon a time, in an unguarded moment, you recognized yourself as your friend. And in that moment of recognition, this is when we save ourselves, from the self that was never real to begin with., we shouldnt feel shame for how human we are, or how often we break, lose faith, and make wildly misguided mistakes., True love is the natural energy of our settled mind., True love is when I see all those judgments and barriers that have kept my heart barricaded for what they really areopportunities for my love to reach where it never has before. She was was present at the two most important moments in the story of Jesus: the crucifixion and the resurrection. translations of words ("anthropos" has literally nothing to do with God or Divinity, it just means "man" or "mankind"). Soon afterward he went on through cities and villages, proclaiming and bringing the good news of the kingdom of God. I told her I felt lost, seriously lost after a year of judgement, hatred, loss and fear, so she recommended this book. It is almost like she is weaving the threads of her existence and those closest to her into the Web of Consciousness by her actions., It is interesting to see that Mary Magdalene is in line with these Gnostic principles, where she focuses on the Divine Consciousness and the internal Divine Spark, in everyone, as well as in nature., Imagine a world where there are no women. We can feel lost to it. "Mary Magdalene Revealed brings together the exquisite balance of personal experience and the uncovering of spiritual texts that quite simply rock and lovingly challenge the Christianity of the world today. Mary Magdalene. But at times we can sense it, when that vast silence has settled over the earth. You will learn more about Mary Magdalene from these authors than from Watterson. By becoming a patron, you'll instantly unlock access to 58 exclusive posts. Harvard-trained theologian Meggan Watterson leads us verse by verse through Mary's gospel to illuminate the powerful teachings it contains.A gospel, as ancient and authentic as any of the gospels that the Christian bible contains, was buried . Mary is 'called Magdalene' because she hailed from Magdala, a town on the west shore of the Sea of Galilee. I dont know how to do justice to the power and beauty of this book. Mary lost all control and dignity, along with everything she knew in her previous life. You respect them. Love was the truth, whether it came from a whale, a human, or God in heaven., The goddess Kuan Yin is perhaps the most famous bodhisattva in East Asia. In every stage of His steps on earth, He modeled love for all, even the least in society. Movies. In Matthew's version (28:1-10) Mary Magdalene and "the other Mary" first learn of Jesus' Resurrection from an angel at the tomb, who tells them to "go quickly and tell his disciples." As they leave they are met by Jesus, who also instructs them to spread the Good News to the others. Her connection to Jesus was undeniable. I am what exists before the body and after. Peter grows hostile, asking why Jesus would especially grant Mary a woman a vision. And the sky is like a blue bell. The mixture of personal storytelling and history blend very well and offer great depths into the authors soul as well as an invitation to reflect on your own. Strip away the labels of prostitute or wife, and Mary Magdalene still remains a controversial figure. I love you and never want to do that., There was so much that was right about my friends Mr. She was and is the representation of all wisdom. Beginning around the fifth century, she was depicted as a prostitute, and popular but unproven theories also depict . Every energy is of equal value., do share my knowledge with some of the healers. You need guidance and support not to follow someone elses truth but to remain loyal to your own., On a certain level theres actually no difference between self-love and love of another. Literally stopped reading this when she said If you stop reading after this sentence, then this is the most important thing you need to hear. She had sown in tears when she went to seek her Lord, but she wept with joy when she found him in the garden. Through her eyes, we learn a little more about who Jesus was. These are the words we can't get back. An archeologist sifts through sediment to find objects buried long ago, and a theologian sifts through words, trying in vain to find the first word, the real truth, and not some edited version of it., what Ive come to understand is that its the soul that rises, not me, not my ego, not anything human that I am. 63. Kelly Minter puts it beautifully in her article Follow the Women at the Tomb:, Mary sat with her tears long enough to peer into the tomb and see something the men hadnt seen. Things are very taciturn! The only thing that was missing was that magic, the sense that we had been brought together by a force greater than ourselves. Thus, when writing about her, it was necessary to clarify which Mary. Though not many details are recorded about this event, her name is among the few mentioned in the recordings of Jesus healings. Sin is simply forgetting the truth and reality of the souland then acting from that forgetful state. She is a stay-at-home mom, freelance writer, blogger, and author of, Friends with Everyone Friendship Within the Love of Christ. She resides in Northern Ohio with her husband of eleven years, two daughters, and their Golden-doodle. Matthew 27:55-56 Mary Magdalene, Mary, mother of James and Joseph, and the mother of the sons of Zebedee. Sin is simply forgetting the truth and reality of the souland then acting from that forgetful state. What about Mary Magdalene? --WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER-- The Gospel of Mary Magdalene reveals a very different love story from the one we've come to refer to as Christianity. So we can't blame Margaret George too much if her big moment in the woods . Haag believes that Mary Magdalenes alternative ideas proved too dangerous for the Church to allow them to spread. Words are how the ego breathes and fuels the flames of thoughts that start replaying inside us from the second we wake up. The NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Biblestates, Marys travel to the tomb in the dark, even though she is not from Jerusalem, requires serious commitment., The women who had come with Jesus from Galilee followed Joseph and saw the tomb and how his body was laid in it. Luke 23:55 NIV, What must it have been like for Mary to witness an empty grave? Mary Magdalene has been represented in many different ways throughout history, especially during the Baroque and Renaissance periods. ., Cheryl Richardson, New York Times best-selling author of The Art of Extreme Self Care, With deep honesty, soulful artistry, and intellectual rigor, Meggan brings us a picture of the real Mary Magdalenethe one who is alive in each of our heartsand leads us through how to experience and live from the Christ in each of us in our daily lives., Robert and Hollie Holden, authors and teachers of A Course in Miracles, After so much work, devotion, and innovation, Meggan Watterson deserves to be heard., Hal Taussig, Ph.D., author and editor of A New New Testament, Mary Magdalene Revealed is one of the most beautiful, powerful, exciting, and sorely needed books of our time. 1 Now on the first day of the week Mary Magdalene came early to the tomb, while it was still dark, and saw the stone already taken away from the tomb. There was something so incendiary in these first six pages that her gospel starts on page seven. 6) Tell us the words of the Savior which you remember which you know, but we do not, nor have we heard them. They asked her why she was crying. These writings and Meggans perspective are revolutionary and worth considering. We are also a soul. Maurice Casey, the author of Jesus of Nazareth, surmises Mary must have suffered from severe emotional or psychological trauma to deem an exorcism necessary. This human body is the souls chance to be here. I thought her job was to translate them for us? Her name is mentioned 12 times in the Gospels, more than most of the apostles. Even a cursory reading of the Bible shows her to be a godly woman responding wholeheartedly to a message that must have appealed to her greatly. I haven't been this excited or awakened by a book for a decade. However, members of the Christian community have already expressed doubts about the film. Mary was the first to tell the complete gospel story. A divine fire!
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