Prayer to St. Mary Magdalene
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Prayer for Forgiveness & Love
St. Mary Magdalene
"Saint Mary Magdalen, woman of many sins, who by conversion became the beloved follower of Jesus, thank you for your witness that Jesus forgives through the miracle of love. You, who already possess eternal happiness in His glorious presence, please intercede for me, so that some day I may share in the same everlasting joy. Amen".
Deeper Dive
Non-Duality and Mary Magdalene
Mary Magdalene is a significant figure in Christian non-duality, particularly as described by authors like Cynthia Bourgeault. Proponents of this view suggest her life and teachings (especially in non-canonical texts like the Gospel of Mary) exemplify a path to "unitive awareness" or union with the Divine, which is the core of non-dualism
Union with the Divine: Non-duality emphasizes the dissolution of the self and the realization of one's essential oneness with God, moving beyond the perceived separation between subject and object, self and God. The Apostle Paul's statement, "It is no longer I who live but Christ who lives in me," is a core expression of this idea.
The Gnosis (Direct Knowing): In the Gospel of Mary, she is presented as a favored disciple who received special, direct Gnosis (knowledge) from Jesus, which some interpret as an unmediated, non-dual understanding of the divine. This Gnosis "surpass[es] all dualistic knowledge and understanding".
Love as the Path: Many modern interpretations and channelled messages attributed to Mary Magdalene emphasize choosing love over fear, a practice that keeps one "centered in a world in flux" and aligns with the non-dual realization of universal love
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Inner Authority: The Gospel of Mary portrays her confidently sharing her vision despite skepticism from others, highlighting an inner authority derived from direct spiritual experience rather than external hierarchy.
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