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| Mary, Mother of Jesus -Painting- by Mary Ann Matthys |
Today is called Good Friday in Western Christian Tradition. The name is the opposite of what this day is. Looking at this name now, I see that since ancient times the power culture has tried to say ‘down is up and up is down’. The image is a painting of Mary the Mother of Jesus. Notice the images of the women at the crucifixion at the base of the painting and yet the Mother came through reflecting and almost smiling as she lives beyond the present moment into the big picture. She sees into the multiverse and knows all will be well. She is part of the paradox of this day in which her grief is transformed by the overarching power of Love.
For me this day is always somber and sad. It is a day to remember, that invites reflection and so I invite you to reflect on the cycles of life today. On an epic scale, this day is the day in the life---death---rebirth cycle when death happens. As you contemplate the cycles of life I invite you to notice where you are in the cycle on this day dear one.
This poem arrived in the early morning hours today. It is specific to my tradition and my understanding of the rest of the story...
Somber darkness
Feels right today
As I remember anew
But differently now…
Today I remember
That speaking truth
To power is perilous
Today I remember
That goodness
Doesn’t always win in the moment
Today I remember
That pain is part and parcel
With change
Today I remember
some will align with power
Creating pockmarks in their souls
Today I remember
Love transcends
Time and space
Today I remember
Humility
in the face of evil
Today I remember
Women who remained
And remain steadfast
Today I remember
The men who hid
In fear as women stayed.
Today I remember
One so young
Who loved despite the cost
Today I remember.
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