Understanding the Feminine through Mary

 

 

“It is theologically and anthropologically important

for woman to be at the center of Christianity.

Through Mary, and the other holy women,

the feminine element stands

at the heart of the Christian religion.”

― Pope Benedict XVI

 

 

Spirituality is not a religion.  Spirituality is a way one engages in life ... body, mind, and soul.  It is how we treat ourselves, others, and our world.  World religions offer magnificent reading material.  It is in and throughout history we learn of how cultures have committed horrible crimes of greed, lust, and violence in the name of their "god".   Religion has persecuted people and oppressed those they intended to save.  It has been primarily patriarchal.

 

Leaders in Christianity from its early stages has minimized the efforts of the feminine element.  As authentic ancient material is discovered and translated, there is quite a different story.  The role of the feminine is in balance with the role of the masculine. 

 

As the influence of Mary unfolds, she is accompanied by many women who were equally  as important as the men.  Christianity cannot be directly accused of diminishing the  importance of the feminine aspect; however, when religion became an organized patriarchal business, it swiftly eradicated the importance of the feminine.  It was about bias and control.

 

A few months ago, I had been reading several books about Jesus the Christ.  There really is a lot more to Jesus than what the Bible portrays.  Much has been edited and important aspects either mistranslated or omitted.  Please understand my intent is not to criticize the Bible or Christianity, but rather to exclaim, "There is so much more to the story!"

 

In my life personally and worldly, I desire a balance between masculine and feminine.  I want both to be revered and respected.  When the feminine aspects have been retrieved, and then blended with the masculine, we are offered a balance which allows a true sense of wholeness.

 

Without detracting from the masculine, broaden current information on the topic of the ancient feminine Divine.  If you happen to disagree after exploring, then at least an educated decision has been made. 

 

 

Here are some very interesting reading materials:

 

UNDER HER WINGS, The Making of a Magdalene by Nicole Christine

ANNA, The Voice of the Magdalenes, by Claire Heartsong

ANNA, Grandmother of Jesus, by Claire Heartsong

MARY'S MESSAGE OF HOPE by Annie Kirkwood