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Encounters with the Risen Lord, II Mary in the Garden

Christ is risen! Indeed He is!

Once you've eaten the ears off the bunny, does it seem like Easter is pretty much over? Does it also seem it shouldn't be that way?

This past Sunday was the 2nd Sunday of Easter, sometimes called Low Sunday because it marks the end of Easter Week or the Octave of Easter. (Pundits remark that the term "low" refers to the attendance at church on this day).

In ancient times, people went to church every day that week and the various Resurrection appearances were read aloud, so everyone heard them. Over time, however, that practice faded beyond our remembrance, and only a couple of the stories are read on the Sundays after Easter.

This year, let us revisit that ancient practice of telling all the stories as we "linger with the Risen Lord." That was my invitation to you. Thank you for accepting it and joining me in these marvelous stories. This week, we enter the scene with Mary Magdalene...(27 min)

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MUSIC to enhance your experience of ENCOUNTERS

As with last week, here is some music to enhance your experience of Mary in the Garden. (click below)

Kari Job - The Garden

The lyrics are not overt about the Resurrection until the very last line. Did you notice that? Did all that went before prepare you for that? Earlier, she sings, "for this moment, you planned ahead." Can you think of a time when God's care for you was evident in hindsight.

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Each week a different Resurrection appearance to reflect upon.

Women at the Tomb

April 8th

Mary Magdalene in the Garden

TODAY

The Disciples on the Road to Emmaus

April 22nd

The Upper Room and Doubting Thomas

April 28th

Jesus at the Sea of Galilee

May 6th

The Ascension

May 13th

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Some responses on last week's Women at the Tomb:

  • I very much enjoyed the First Encounter, well done!The artwork was fantastic. You mentioned the possible Christ figure in Denis' work: did you note the woman in black (maybe black outfit for mourning?) on her knees before him? I think he snuck in a Mary Magdalene encounter in the garden ? And, who was that little girl with the grown-up women? I loved all of it Kathleen! I especially appreciated the slides with comparisons from the synoptic gospels. And yes, the intimate portrayals of Jesus' physicality with his dear women friends, that is very special...I enjoyed Betsy's video. How immeasurable the blessing to be able to move as she does, with the message of rolling away the stone, in those sacred places of Israel. And for us to be able to be there through the video. - Laura
  • I’ve just spent 30 mins with your presentation on the women at the tomb posted in your Scribbles. You did a marvellous job as usual! - I particularly appreciated the artwork. What you point out is so important in understanding the truth of what happened — how artists or other writers choose what to share.I loved “Come, because you cannot not come”—and the questions about who these women were (I also did some research on them a while back especially their names and their relationships). And touching on the “touching” - the physicality of relationships with Jesus - is so vital to more fully understand his incarnation. I often consider that even the men would kiss each other on greeting - which is why Judas’ act of betrayal was the normal way with Jesus. Kissing. And kissing was in the Mary Magdalene Gospel - Peter being jealous of her being kissed on the mouth by the Lord. - Lucinda

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