We only have fragments of the non-canonical Gospel of the Hebrews. But within lies a fascinating insight. The fragments we do have come from the writings of the early Church Fathers. Perhaps the most distinctive writing in the Gospel of the Hebrews is a line that calls the Holy Spirit Jesus' Divine Mother. Scholars … Continue reading Lent, Day 18

It is no small thing to note that Wisdom is feminine. The original language of the texts, both Hebrew and Greek, make this very clear: Hebrew Chochma and Greek Sophia are both feminine nouns. The authors of the Wisdom books took this gender specificity very seriously and envisioned Wisdom as Mother, God's consort and bride, … Continue reading Lent, Day 17

The other night I was meditating and I realized I was doing the same ole type of prayer. I wasn't embracing my challenge. I realized I wasn't inviting myself to meditate in the Divine Feminine. And so I channeled my thoughts. It hit me like a seizure. My entire body felt electrocuted. A feeling I … Continue reading Lent, Day 16

  I was sitting at my kitchen table reading the Miami Herald and marveling at a wonderful oil painting of the Virgin Mary that was painted in full color above the fold of the front page. I could not take my eyes off it. The detail, the brushwork, the use of color-the whole thing captivated … Continue reading Lent, Day 15

In another story, Newell shares about a friend who experienced the Divine Feminine: "Bede, at the age of eighty-six, had the most transformative experience of his life. During early morning meditation on January 25, 1990, he experienced God as Feminine. For years he had been teaching the marriage of East and West, and the importance … Continue reading Lent, Day 14

  John Philip Newell is an author of numerous books on Celtic Spirituality. He begins his book the Rebirthing of God with a fascinating story and perspective: On Iona, every time I return, the first place I long to pray is the ruins of the thirteenth-century Nunnery. This is not to belittle the rebuilt Abbey … Continue reading Lent, Day 13

Is the Trinity a boy or girl? "Father" and "Son" are obviously very masculine names for members of the Trinity, and even "Holy Spirit" is often envisioned in masculine terms. As the past two hundred years has led to a recovery of the full dignity and worth of women, both in the culture at large … Continue reading Lent, Day 12

  Thank God, the twentieth century will be known for the emergence of the feminine mind into mainstream consciousness. Before this time that has not been the case, and it is still true in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Christianity must take much of the credit here, and liberals would be honest to admit … Continue reading Lent, Day 11

Can human traits be divided into feminine and masculine without it being destructive? The assumption of such a quest would seem to be that women naturally have one set and men naturally have another. Simple observation would suggests that this is clearly untrue in any exclusive way. Gender roles as we know them are not … Continue reading Lent, Day 10

In the Gospel of Luke, the author recorded that the despised tax collectors and sinners were gathering around Jesus, and consequently the Pharisees and scribes complained. Jesus, therefore, related three parables in a row, all of which depicted God's being deeply concerned for that which was lost. The first parable is of a shepherd who … Continue reading Lent, Day 9