Comments on: Saturday, 7/22/17 -Mary Magdalene and Our relationship with Jesus

By: Bernard P

Bernard P — Sun, 23 Jul 2017 16:43:22 +0000

Often times we can’t understand how this forgiveness can exist, yet we, undeservingly receive it when death was the sentence that awaited us. What kind of heart does God have? What does it say about His nature?

By: Joe LaCombe

Joe LaCombe — Sun, 23 Jul 2017 02:14:37 +0000

In reply to Mark Misencik. Mark, I love your analogy, the caterpillar vs butterfly... I never thought of it like that, but that is really a beautiful way of looking at it.

By: Robert " Bob" Burford

Robert " Bob" Burford — Sat, 22 Jul 2017 21:33:55 +0000

Mark Misencik … I am not a theologian either and I see your point. Jesus may not be flesh and blood today, but is real and is looking for a continuing relationship with Mary Magdalene and me. He is real in Holy Eucharist.

By: Mark Misencik

Mark Misencik — Sat, 22 Jul 2017 19:43:32 +0000

Hey Chris and Bridget,

First, I am not a theologian, just average Catholic who loves to read scripture, so don’t be upset with what I’m going to say. For all I know, you are both right.

But look more closely at the dialogue between the angels and Mary and Jesus and Mary. Mary is still looking for the flesh and blood Jesus. He no longer exist. Maybe this is a bad example, but she is looking for a caterpillar when she should be look for a butterfly.

My two cents.

Mark

By: Bridget K McGee

Bridget K McGee — Sat, 22 Jul 2017 17:49:05 +0000

I agree, Chris. Of course we want to hold on to Jesus, cling to Him, express our need and lap up every second in deep, intimate connection with Him. But I can also see the message of “don’t cling to yesterday’s understanding of Jesus and our relationship with Him.” We, and our relationship, are new each morning, with new understanding, struggles, growth, etc. It is hard though. I barely -if even – grasped the grace of the past. And now we’ve moved on…a new layer of truth and love beyond previous, limited familiarity.

By: chris Curley

chris Curley — Sat, 22 Jul 2017 16:11:28 +0000

Thanks for this so real reflection. And Mark Misencik, my understanding of the Lord’s words is, Don’t hold me back, don’t hold on to the worldly understanding all of His followers had of His mission. And after the resurrection, they were still expecting Him to become the ruler of a kingdom on earth.

By: Mark Misencik

Mark Misencik — Sat, 22 Jul 2017 14:19:35 +0000

Hey Bob,

I liked your perspective on today’s beautiful Gospel reading. I loved your prayer partner’s quote, fits me perfectly.

Of course, I do have a question. After Mary recognized Jesus, doesn’t what Jesus say to Mary bother you? “Stop holding on to me…”. Imagine Jesus saying that to you.

Mark

By: Skip

Skip — Sat, 22 Jul 2017 12:35:02 +0000

Bob, nice reflection – well written. Thanks for the nudge, I need to go to confession too.