Thanks to Jesus, I believe in the resurrection of women I believe in the power of the feminine, twisted and taken in the original Garden. I remember Eve, our first Mother, who died for her transgression. I remember Mary, who believed, conceived and carried the Holy One of Heaven. I remember Mary who raised her […]
In the Darkness of Friday
by April 13, 2017 7 Comments
on I pry through my closed blinds and notice glints of pink and magenta. The cherry blossoms are in full bloom and are caught in the steady waves of a light breeze. Spring is here. But on this side of my blinds, it remains dark and cold. I light a candle and whisper, “Lord, have mercy.” […]
Tend to the Body
by March 30, 2016 16 Comments
on I couldn’t believe I was here again. Chest heaving, tears and mascara all over my face, hiding in the bathroom stall of a church. I looked around at all the familiar trappings: posters advertising community fellowship and charity drives and easter egg hunts. A pot of fake flowers in the corner. Scratchy paper towels to […]