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Martha Martha Dragon Slayer (Luke 10:38-42)

Why is it different here? What is so different about Martha that her “ministry” becomes “tasks” and “meal prep”? It is curious, indeed.

Rev. Dr. Charlene Rachuy Cox 7/10/25 Rev. Dr. Charlene Rachuy Cox 7/10/25

St. Mary Magdalene

The Feast of St. Mary Magdalene – July 22 –
Has long been on my calendar
Because
She has long been
A prophetic
Source of
Inspiration,
Wisdom,
Solace,
And yes Courage.

Rev. Dr. Charlene Rachuy Cox 6/20/25 Rev. Dr. Charlene Rachuy Cox 6/20/25

WomenSpeak

I was decades old
Before I realized
The presence
Of the absence
Of women’s narratives,
Women’s stories,
Women’s voices
In the Lectionary,
In regular, weekly Christian worship.