Choosing instead, as love will always choose, This darker path into the heart of pain. …
The Role of Mary Magdalene in the Passion Narrative
During this sacred season of Lent – the 40 days that Christians observe before the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter – I find the energetic presence of Mary Magdalene to be very strong in my spiritual life. This is not surprising since the Gospel accounts of Holy Week reveal that the …
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Visions of Wisdom
Cynthia Avens I have always been intrigued by an ancient practice I have heard about in which tribal peoples shared their “Big Dreams” with the community, which provided guidance and insights for the whole tribe. These archetypal dreams arose out of the collective Soul of the people and therefore had a significance that reached far …
The Christmas Story: Journey and Pregnancy
Cynthia Avens My meditations during Advent this year have focused on Mary and her crucial role in the Christmas story as the one who gave birth to the Christ child. Now, during these "Twelve Days of Christmas" that culminate in the arrival of the Wise Men who have traveled from far lands to find the …
