jesus – Page 3 – The Female Theologian

Where the veil is thin

In the Gospel of Mark (from Palm Sunday) we hear, ‘And the curtain of the temple was torn in two, from top to bottom’. Now this was no mean feat! Traditionally, according to the Talmud, the veil of the Temple was about 10cm thick; it was to separate mankind from the Holy of Holies, symbolicallyContinue reading “Where the veil is thin”

Heading into Holy

We prepare to celebrate Palm Sunday this weekend. So much can happen in a week! It seems bizarre to go from waving palm branches and shouting ‘Hosanna!’ to ‘crucify him’, a punishment typically reserved for crimes that threatened the Roman Empire and associated social order. Yet, in a way, Palm Sunday was the moment thatContinue reading “Heading into Holy”

Fatigue

Here in Adelaide we have just had a stretch of hot weather and it drains energy and renders many fatigued. It got me thinking about different types of fatigue. And what of spiritual fatigue today? What does that look like and how prevalent is it? In an individual and personal sense I can say thatContinue reading “Fatigue”

The woman at the well

Sunday marked the beginning of the third week of Lent. It seems that it was not long ago that we placed ashes on our foreheads, reminding us of our mortality (unto dust we shall return) and the Lenten summons to repentance, made tangible in our fasting, almsgiving and prayer. Particularly striking this week was theContinue reading “The woman at the well”

Transformation

This Sunday’s gospel (2nd Sunday of Lent) tells us of the Transfiguration. The three disciples gain a glimpse of divine glory and whilst their ability to comprehend is limited (human limitation) they know it is amazing and want to stay in the moment. God’s glory goes beyond human comprehension. When we catch glimpses of GodContinue reading “Transformation”

Repent!

As we hit the second Sunday of Advent, the Gospel tells us to Repent – to prepare. When I walk into the Cathedral (where I go for Mass), the first thing that strikes me is the colour purple everywhere. A symbol of a time of preparation. St John the Baptist howls to us from theContinue reading “Repent!”