mirroring the tribes of ancient Israel. One wonders why they didn’t just incorporate Mary Magdalene into that position, as she was already performing the duties and fulfilled Peter’s qualifications for the role as a “witness to the resurrection,” but whatever. Patriarchy wins again, I guess...
Reluctantly, I had prepared myself the night before. Half slept as I had to be out at daybreak. Got up wee hours of the morning. Very slowly got dressed. Makeup applied. Bags packed. Made quick breakfast. Step by step I did everything, robotically while slowly praying. I just wasn’...
2 And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils, 3 And Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod's steward, and Susanna, and many others, which ministered unto him of their substance. 4 And when much people were ...
InJohn’s renditionof the Resurrection story today, Mary Magdalene stands weeping outside the tomb. An angel in white asks why she is weeping. She has lost her Lord twice–once in death by crucifixion and now his body is seemingly stolen. Then Jesus appears and asks her why she is weepin...
As Easter Sunday approaches and Christians everywhere remember Jesus’ journey to the cross, we can’t help but wonder about his mother who stuck by His side till the bitter end. How old was she when he died on the cross, and when did she realize what ro
43And they were all amazed at the mighty power of God. But while they wondered every one at all things which Jesus did, he said unto his disciples, 44Let these sayings sink down into your ears: for the Son of man shall be delivered into the hands of men. ...
InJohn’s renditionof the Resurrection story today, Mary Magdalene stands weeping outside the tomb. An angel in white asks why she is weeping. She has lost her Lord twice–once in death by crucifixion and now his body is seemingly stolen. Then Jesus appears and asks her why she is weepin...
33 But when they came to Jesus and found that he was already dead, they did not break his legs.” Right after His resurrection on Sunday morning, Jesus said to Mary, “I have not yet ascended to My Father.” John 20:17. Thus on Sunday, Jesus had not yet ascended to Paradise. “...
"He did everything my grandmother told him!" For the first five years of her life, Kelley lived in Randolph with her grandparents, who greatly assisted her parents in child-rearing. Kelley's mother, Katherine (O'Halloran) was 18 years old when Edris was born. Her father, Joseph Bradford...
Did you know that it’s the 100th birthday of the Canadian short story writer Mavis Gallant? There a nice episode offered by the CBC’s Eleanor Wachtel. Check it out! https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-77-writers-and-company/clip/15929224-mavis-gallant-celebrating-centenary-masterful-...