I waited to the end of the nite for this one and man, this blew me away! My heart was drawn to that liminal space , drawn to Mary, Jesus, kingdom. One of the best recordings I’ve ever heard on Mary. Can’t wait for the rest of them! ❤️❤️
I absolutely love this, a whole week of Mary the tower! Diana thank you, we all need to learn this and meditate on Mary the tower! So powerful, holy and beautiful! Mary a woman who fiercely loved Jesus, the first to proclaim him as God incarnate! 😇👏🏻
This is the type of deep dive into original manuscripts that change our thinking and push forward the truth buried in scripture. Thank you for presenting this new knowledge to us “normal people” who are still learning to swim and need the deep divers like Libby and yourself.
I recall coming across the research on variants of this text and a possible editing which replaced Mary with Martha. John certainly has a great interest in saying something through Mary Magdalene. I need a refresher on identifying her with Mary of Bethany. I think you wrote something about this, previously. Can you direct me to that? Meanwhile, Jesus' words, "One thing is needful" seem pregnant with meaning waiting to be brought to light.
Each time I have heard you present this recent research, both in the sermon on John 11, and today, again, in the story of the anointing, goosebumps cover my body, my heart fills up and tears come.
I have always instinctively been drawn to Mary Magdalene.… Thank you.
This blessed me in such a glorious way! Thank you for your words, your work, your scholarship and for highlighting this poignant research of Ms. Shrader’s. I needed to hear this.
Compare The Prayer you have at the bottom of your article,
PRAYER
Lord, you bring us into being
and let our lives touch your heart:
may the fragrance of our worship
draw us closer to your open heart
and free us from our clinging
to the things we can control;
through Jesus Christ, the passion of God.
Amen.
— Steven Shakespeare
And these 5 million children who need the passion of your God. We are the richest nation on the planet and some people call us a, Christian Nation. So these deaths should be preventable.
NEW YORK/GENEVA/WASHINGTON D.C., 10 January 2023 – An estimated 5 million children died before their fifth birthday and another 2.1 million children and youth aged between 5–24 years lost their lives in 2021, according to the latest estimates released by the United Nations Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality ...Jan 10, 2023
Amen! To see God's other half reclaimed from patriarchy after thousands of years is so exciting. But doing so cannot diminish God--if God is not all He there's not less of God to be the female side. Thank you Diana, for giving me goosebumps--wonder how the world will rectify the tawdry false portrait of MM as nothing more than a prostitute? So shameful to try to burn a Tower like this Mary to the ground. I may never be anything close to a tower, but now I think I am beginning to see over the heads of some of the men who'd like to block our view as we run out to meet Jesus.
Now we say Alleluia, for taking Mary Magdalene out of hiding and giving her agency in our true spiritual journey WITH her! Thank you, AND Libbie Schrader for this blessed scholarship!
...our journey through Holy Week — trust, serve, bless, witness, and proclaim.
Our Sunday Adult Study group has been studying John since August. Our studies are most often led by lay leaders. I am one of those leaders. I am just a beginner at doing this. I am an infant in my Bible studies. This is an unusual group of people because all questions are reasonable and no one is supposed to have all the answers. This study has generated wonderful discussion. Yesterday it was my turn and we discussed John 20. Our hour long study flew by with an amazing discussion. I talked about Libbie’s work. Thank you for continuing to highlight Libbie’s work. We did not finish our discussion which is our norm. We will continue next week.
Is this particular letter shareable to non-subscribers? I know the sermon would be of great value to the group.
Yes. As long as it doesn't say "PAID" or have a little lock at the top, it is open. I hope it adds to your rich discussions! Please invite your friends to subscribe.
I'm spreading the news at St. Marys in Eugene, OR--our rector is Bingham Powell and his dad Neff Powell+ helps out. I'm so lucky to attend a great Episcopal church!
Libbie chiming in here (sorry for huge delay in seeing this ) - St. Mary's in Eugene is the parish where I was baptized 💗 It means a great deal to me that my research has made its way back to where I began my Christian journey!
I'd love it if you visited us some time! I love my St. Mary's community (although some are a little hesitant about your research, LOL--typical Episcopalians). I offered to lead a women's retreat about your ideas--I'll let you know if I get to do it. Such exciting and important research you've uncovered. All the Best, Linda Clare The Deep End
Wow so cool! Could you message me at Lindasclare (at) gmail (dot) com? Our deacon, Nancy Crawford just finished being the national ECW president--I know she'll jump at the chance to welcome you home! Thanks and I hope to meet you this summer. Best Blessings, Linda S. Clare
Thank you for your sermon on Mary Magdalene. Many years ago, a friend of mine had read a book on Mary Magdalene and he strongly recommended I read the book. I appreciate your reflections on her! Many thanks! Have a beautiful Holy Week.
I waited to the end of the nite for this one and man, this blew me away! My heart was drawn to that liminal space , drawn to Mary, Jesus, kingdom. One of the best recordings I’ve ever heard on Mary. Can’t wait for the rest of them! ❤️❤️
I absolutely love this, a whole week of Mary the tower! Diana thank you, we all need to learn this and meditate on Mary the tower! So powerful, holy and beautiful! Mary a woman who fiercely loved Jesus, the first to proclaim him as God incarnate! 😇👏🏻
This is the type of deep dive into original manuscripts that change our thinking and push forward the truth buried in scripture. Thank you for presenting this new knowledge to us “normal people” who are still learning to swim and need the deep divers like Libby and yourself.
I recall coming across the research on variants of this text and a possible editing which replaced Mary with Martha. John certainly has a great interest in saying something through Mary Magdalene. I need a refresher on identifying her with Mary of Bethany. I think you wrote something about this, previously. Can you direct me to that? Meanwhile, Jesus' words, "One thing is needful" seem pregnant with meaning waiting to be brought to light.
Each time I have heard you present this recent research, both in the sermon on John 11, and today, again, in the story of the anointing, goosebumps cover my body, my heart fills up and tears come.
I have always instinctively been drawn to Mary Magdalene.… Thank you.
This blessed me in such a glorious way! Thank you for your words, your work, your scholarship and for highlighting this poignant research of Ms. Shrader’s. I needed to hear this.
Compare The Prayer you have at the bottom of your article,
PRAYER
Lord, you bring us into being
and let our lives touch your heart:
may the fragrance of our worship
draw us closer to your open heart
and free us from our clinging
to the things we can control;
through Jesus Christ, the passion of God.
Amen.
— Steven Shakespeare
And these 5 million children who need the passion of your God. We are the richest nation on the planet and some people call us a, Christian Nation. So these deaths should be preventable.
NEW YORK/GENEVA/WASHINGTON D.C., 10 January 2023 – An estimated 5 million children died before their fifth birthday and another 2.1 million children and youth aged between 5–24 years lost their lives in 2021, according to the latest estimates released by the United Nations Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality ...Jan 10, 2023
I needed to hear this today! I appreciate your work so much. 💗
Amen! To see God's other half reclaimed from patriarchy after thousands of years is so exciting. But doing so cannot diminish God--if God is not all He there's not less of God to be the female side. Thank you Diana, for giving me goosebumps--wonder how the world will rectify the tawdry false portrait of MM as nothing more than a prostitute? So shameful to try to burn a Tower like this Mary to the ground. I may never be anything close to a tower, but now I think I am beginning to see over the heads of some of the men who'd like to block our view as we run out to meet Jesus.
YES! So Be It and So It Is.
I love this and I am entranced by Libbie's story and her work. Thank you!
It is so wonderful that you are sharing LibbyS work
We need informative education and appreciate you very much
Now we say Alleluia, for taking Mary Magdalene out of hiding and giving her agency in our true spiritual journey WITH her! Thank you, AND Libbie Schrader for this blessed scholarship!
...our journey through Holy Week — trust, serve, bless, witness, and proclaim.
It is a path we can all walk.
Our Sunday Adult Study group has been studying John since August. Our studies are most often led by lay leaders. I am one of those leaders. I am just a beginner at doing this. I am an infant in my Bible studies. This is an unusual group of people because all questions are reasonable and no one is supposed to have all the answers. This study has generated wonderful discussion. Yesterday it was my turn and we discussed John 20. Our hour long study flew by with an amazing discussion. I talked about Libbie’s work. Thank you for continuing to highlight Libbie’s work. We did not finish our discussion which is our norm. We will continue next week.
Is this particular letter shareable to non-subscribers? I know the sermon would be of great value to the group.
Yes. As long as it doesn't say "PAID" or have a little lock at the top, it is open. I hope it adds to your rich discussions! Please invite your friends to subscribe.
I'm spreading the news at St. Marys in Eugene, OR--our rector is Bingham Powell and his dad Neff Powell+ helps out. I'm so lucky to attend a great Episcopal church!
Libbie chiming in here (sorry for huge delay in seeing this ) - St. Mary's in Eugene is the parish where I was baptized 💗 It means a great deal to me that my research has made its way back to where I began my Christian journey!
I'd love it if you visited us some time! I love my St. Mary's community (although some are a little hesitant about your research, LOL--typical Episcopalians). I offered to lead a women's retreat about your ideas--I'll let you know if I get to do it. Such exciting and important research you've uncovered. All the Best, Linda Clare The Deep End
I'd love to come! I'll be home in Oregon this August, for what that's worth. Let me know if you'd like to set something up.
Wow so cool! Could you message me at Lindasclare (at) gmail (dot) com? Our deacon, Nancy Crawford just finished being the national ECW president--I know she'll jump at the chance to welcome you home! Thanks and I hope to meet you this summer. Best Blessings, Linda S. Clare
Thank you for your sermon on Mary Magdalene. Many years ago, a friend of mine had read a book on Mary Magdalene and he strongly recommended I read the book. I appreciate your reflections on her! Many thanks! Have a beautiful Holy Week.
Amen! I honor you for your courage to amplify Schrader’s scholarship , disrupt the status quo, and re-write the narrative! Keep seeking and knocking!