The Magdalene and the Rock: Something to Contemplate
Why did artists place a skull beside—or even in the hands of—Mary Magdalene? Was it only an emblem of mortality and Golgotha, or might she be clinging to the rejected Stone? This brief contemplation opens a doorway through which the Woman Jesus called the Magdalene and the Man Jesus called Simon—the Rock—may be seen.
Epiphany XIX: Pentecost Joy
At Sinai, the people were prepared to meet with God—so they would hear Him speak with Moses and trust him as the Teacher of Israel.
At Pentecost, those who trusted the Forerunner’s testimony—“the bride belongs to the bridegroom”—celebrate good news of great joy as Peter speaks.
Epiphany XVIII: Cleopas — the Ascension and the Second Coming
As two companions walked along, Jesus came beside them—yet their eyes were kept from recognizing Him. Until one, named Cleopas, asked a question that opened the Scriptures.
Epiphany XVII: Cast the Stone, Catch the Fish
Jesus foretold Simon’s denial—“Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift all of you like wheat.”
In the miraculous catch, Jesus is revealed in the sifting of Simon—so come, have breakfast.
Epiphany XVI: When Lightning Descends
What does lightning reveal as the Angel descends and the Stone is moved aside? Mary Magdalene, Peter, and John look inside and see the folded linen cloths—yet the Magdalene weeps, looking for her Lord— the one called aside at Cana.
Epiphany XV: Vinegar and Salt
Why is Jesus offered vinegar?
Mockery — or proposal?
Boaz once invited Ruth to dip her bread in vinegar.
At the Cross, that gesture repeats — in Jesus’ final single breath, a covenant is preserved.
Epiphany XIV: The First Stone — Without Deceit, Not Yet Cast
Nicodemus—the Teacher of Israel—speaks in defense of Jesus, whom the officers and Pharisees seek to have arrested and brought in. And so the scribes and Pharisees bring in a Woman.
Epiphany XIII: Living Water Proclaims
From place to place, Jesus proclaimed what had been kept sacred— by Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms. Not all who heard were ready to receive what had been kept hidden. But those with ears to hear went—and began to tell.
Epiphany XII: Bethesda — Where the Threads Are Braided
Lying there was one who had been unable to walk freely for thirty-eight years.
But how did Jesus know this?
Epiphany XI: Jesus Talk — At the Well: The Source
A Samaritan and a Jew speak — and those far off think they see what is taking place. They are speaking at a sacred well — at Noon — the sixth hour.
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