Through a prayerful study of the texts associated with Mary, the Magdalene, including the (suppressed) gospel attributed to her, we discover Mary’s role in the life and ministry of Jesus, and what she fully embodied in that role. Specifically, Mary, called Magdalene (a title meaning “Great Tower/Beacon of faith”) embodied and lived out the fullness […]
Lauri Ann Lumby
Who Are the Magdalenes? by Lauri Ann Lumby
We are the Magdalenes. We live and walk and work among you. We come from all walks of life, from every tribe of the human race. We are women. We are men. We are those who have completed the task of Love. We have been supported in applying the original teachings of LOVE offered by […]
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The Magdalene Priesthood {Lauri Ann Lumby}
The Magdalene Priesthood reclaims and restores the original priesthood modeled by Jesus, who became Christ, and which was fulfilled through his most devoted disciple, co-equal ministry partner, and Beloved, Mary, called Magdalene. The Magdalene Priesthood is not about hierarchy, neither is it patriarchal nor clerical in nature. The Magdalene Priesthood is grounded in the egalitarian […]
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Lessons on Loneliness {Lauri Ann Lumby}
I have had many conversations with fellow mystics on the topic of loneliness. As mystics we ARE different from the norm, usually pretty far-left of center. Many find it difficult to relate to or understand us. Others are hesitant to draw near because of the light we shine on the love they are, which they […]
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The Magdalene’s Lament {Lauri Ann Lumby}
My Beloved Christ, For 2000 years I’ve awaited your return. As you wander the hallowed halls of the heavenly kingdom, I have languished in my earthly prison, forever and always alone, and longing for you. As you are serenaded by a choir of heavenly hosts, I am plagued by the suffering cries of humanity – […]
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Surviving Midlife {Lauri Ann Lumby}
The sometimes treacherous journey from childbirth to birthing ourselves. Somewhere between the ages of 35 and 45, (and which continues until our death) we begin the process of the midlife journey – a process through which we move beyond childbearing to birthing ourselves. For many, the advent of this transition comes in the form of a rude […]
