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Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Moment of Oneness - July 24, 2024 - Presiders: Sharon Beneteau, Suzanne DeFroy, Kathy Worotny




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Mary from the Village of Magdala on the Sea of Galilee 


Introduction:

A mysterious woman we now call Mary Magdalene is mentioned twelve times in the stories of the canonical gospels, more than any other woman who traveled in the company of Jesus and His followers.  We are left to wonder about their relationships, the secrets shared, and the bonds that were created as they lived each day in an oppressive regime.  The end of their brief time together unravels in the fourth gospel of John 20:11-18.  These holy writings invite us to imagine the depth of Mary’s grief when she enters the tomb to find two angels who ask why she is crying.

Close by, a gardener called out her name.  When Mary recognized his voice, she turned and cried out in Aramaic ‘Rabboni’ [teacher].  In that moment we can imagine the joy that would wash away her pain. Through eyes of faith and love their journey would continue for she was called to be His personal witness entrusted to announce the news of His resurrection and hope of new life.  Bound by fear and secretly hiding from authorities, the disciples slowly turn to her for strength.  Mary has become the tower, as in her village namesake Magdala, radiating courage to carry on so that His teachings of hope and love could be shared with the world.

Centuries passed after St. Thomas Aquinas honoured her ministry when he declared Mary as “the Apostle to the Apostles.”  This was long before Pope Francis decreed July 22nd as an official feast day for celebration in 2016.  Mary Magdalene will forever be a messenger of divine mystery inspiring disciples to become like-minded seekers who are open to receive gifts of faith, hope, and love from the Living and Risen Christ.  Her legacy creates a spark in our imagination to bravely walk into a world of possibilities.

Video and Music: The Testimony of Mary Magdalene - ‘I was there’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FU7NUTfjE0


A Reading:

Mary Magdalene in the Garden


Withheld as one who in a moment

would reveal the truth of Love’s triumph

the secret balanced on the lip of understanding

poised upon the moment of gnosis

hope growing in the eyes

the sun of morning glowing in the garden

and there in that space

between now and now again

the world of possibilities ignites


by Beth Weaver Kreider



Silent Intentions - Inspired by Mary Magdalene’s legacy may be shared


Closing Song: Ashey Lagunas – Mary Magdalene (Official Music Video):   4:46 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETV221Cj5iY


Lyrics

In the shadow of death, in the darkness of night
Her heart melts inside, and she can't see the light
On the path that He took, she runs through the streets
Where His blood is still fresh, staining her feet

She's in the Garden, cuz she wants to see him
To kneel beside him, to touch him once more
But the tomb is empty, and her heart is weary
And she turns to see, a man is watching


He says Woman, why are you weeping?
Woman who are you seeking?
Have you seen my Jesus, I need him now

Then he said her name, and her stone rolled away
When he said her name, then her stone rolled away


By night came, I could run no more
Weary and broken, bruised and poor
In the garden I came to meet him
Where did they take him, and why did I leave him?

The serpent’s lies brush my feet
I look down, and see my blood-stained feet, and I hear …

Why are you weeping? Whom are you seeking?
Why are you weeping? Whom are you seeking?
Why are you weeping? Whom are you seeking?

Have you seen my Jesus? I need him now

Then He said my name, and my stone rolled away
When He said my name, then my stone rolled away


All my shame has rolled away - All my fear has rolled away
All my sin has rolled away - My stone has rolled away

All my shame has rolled away - All my fear has rolled away
All my sin has rolled away - My stone has rolled away

All my shame has rolled away - All my fear has rolled away
All my sin has rolled away - My stone has rolled away

All my shame has rolled away - All my fear has rolled away
All my sin has rolled away - My stone has rolled away

It rolled away


References

Stained Glass:  https://stedwardsisters.org/history-of-saint-winefrides-garden/garden-tour/station-4-jesus-speaks-to-mary-magdalene/

Poem:  By Mary Magdalene in the Garden by Beth Weaver Kreider https://mockingbirdchronicles.com/tag/mary-magdalene/

Archbishop Arthur Roche, secretary of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/bollettino/pubblico/2016/06/10/160610c.html


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