Mary Magdalene of the Heart, by Tanya Torres
Love is Alive;
Peace is Possible
In the moment of speaking and seeing, in the moment of revelation and connection, here is a passing on, an apostolic ministry, that goes to Mary Magdalene. Jesus sees her, and knows who she is, and whose she is (John 20:11-18).
Tell Them
Breaking through the powers of darkness
bursting from the stifling tomb
he slipped into the graveyard garden
to smell the blossomed air.
Tell them, Mary, Jesus said,
that fear will flee my light
that though the ground will tremble
and despair will stalk the earth
I hold them firmly by the hand
through terror to new birth.
Tell them, Mary, Jesus said,
the globe and all that’s made
is clasped to God’s great heart
they must not be afraid.
Tell them, Mary, Jesus said,
smelling the blossomed air,
tell my people to rise with me
to heal the Earth’s despair.
Edwina Gateley(adapted)
GOD’S EMBRACE IN THE CRAZY
Creator-Beloved,
It’s a crazy-hectic time:
that end-of-year train
that hurtles through
the final weeks as if
careering down a
mountain track
without brakes.
Amid unrelenting demands,
Keep me calm and steady.
Renew my energy,
sharpen my mind.
Let me not
miss moments of beauty;
or forget how blessed I am.
Help me focus even as tasks
fly like furies to my in-box.
But for now
on this Friday afternoon
Just deep gratitude.
You draw me
into the quiet depths,
as a smooth stone carressed
by gentle waves.
You enfold me in your arms.
and I let go control -
surrender to your care
I hear you say:
“It’s ok - pause, breathe.
I’ve got you!”
(Annemarie Paulin-Campbell)