July 22 was the Feast Day of Mary Magdalene. At church on Sunday, the sermon focused the congregation’s attention on the Magdalene pointing out that the name Mary was a very common name back in the day and that modern edited versions of Scripture reveal there were at least 7 different women named Mary. IContinue reading “The Magdalene Affair”
Category Archives: Women’s Rights
Old St Nick and Black Pete
Who Do You Say That I Am?
On Sunday, the Minister asked: “Who Do You Say That I Am?
She Jesus: His Wounded Side
This past Sunday my church celebrated a quiet Pentecost. The Worship Team wanted to celebrate Pentecost next Sunday because the youth and many parishioners were celebrating Canada’s Victoria Day weekend camping. The Team did not think the Spirit would mind or care switching the day to include everyone. Mind you, this coming Sunday will beContinue reading “She Jesus: His Wounded Side”
Mary Magdalene out of whom he had cast seven devils
Who were the seven devils seeking to possess Mary Magdalene?
The Second Coming of Jesus: Black Sun, Blood Moon
The day of the Blood Moon, I was studying the scripture passage of Saul’s conversion. I had no idea at all that there was to be a Blood Moon that day or any other day this year. I was just puzzled about the Light that blinded Saul and the significance of “Straight” street. Straight street wasContinue reading “The Second Coming of Jesus: Black Sun, Blood Moon”
Mary Magdalene and Hurt Feelings!
What do you do when people you love ignore your hurt feelings? This is an age old question. In this painting by Luca Signorelli, Mary Magdalene is depicted as a very rich person holding an alabaster jar. Her face tells onlookers her feelings have been hurt. Recently, a man I love very much hurt myContinue reading “Mary Magdalene and Hurt Feelings!”
Who Was Mary Magdalene?
Who Mary Magdalene was matters especially in the context of how Jesus related to her. Many people want to know: Who was she? Was she merely one of many female disciples accompanying Jesus? Have traditional roles and sexual morality defined her and kept her from being recognized as Jesus’s counterpart, his equal? What is theContinue reading “Who Was Mary Magdalene? “
Linda Vogt Turner 