The Magdalene Thread - Start Here
Welcome to Our Treasure Hunt for Goodness
If you bring forth what is inside of you, what is inside of you will save you. If you do not bring forth what is inside of you, what you do not bring forth will destroy you.
-The Gospel of Thomas, Circa 1st century CE
Here is the secret of life: the Holy Grail does not exist hidden on the horizon of a French Pyrenees sky, under a rainbow, or any place outside of you.
Rather, it lies deep within you—the space of the “nous,” as Mary Magdalene explains in the gospel written in her honor.
This is the Magdalene Thread
The Magdalene Thread reimagines Mary Magdalene as the feminine embodiment of a heart-based spirituality and extraordinary faith. By gathering and weaving threads of goodness into essays and conversations, we seek to redefine the narrative to create an archetype of wholeness.
Through stories, science, and ancient spiritual wisdom, we reveal a tapestry of hope to inspire your path of spiritual sovereignty.
Our intention is to hold a space of possibility for the truth about Love, as we’ve not yet considered it.
Bringing You The Treasure
We playfully call our method of intuitive research a “treasure hunt of goodness,” but in this context, treasure reflects the original meaning of the word. It is a “precious storehouse” of curated resources, information, and unique insights on Mary for all who desire to know her and what she has to teach us.
We bring you a kaleidoscopic perspective of Mary Magdalene, inspired by a multitude of topics and sources that range from academic to outlandish, including but not limited to:
Christianity, from early and little known histories to traditional Catholic, Protestant, and Orthodox doctrine, inclusive of modern feminist theology.
Sacred wisdom, including geometry, numerological patterns, holy sites like archaic megaliths and cathedrals, and archetypal concepts, such as hieros gamos, the cosmic serpent, and the chalice.
Ancient history, reaching back to prehistoric spiritual art, mythology, and constellations with a focus on the goddess, across time and space from Mesopotamia, Europe, and Africa.
Spiritual and religious scriptures and doctrine, covering a wide range of perspectives and positions.
Symbology, art, literature, and music hidden and overt, from medieval art to Renaissance greats, to more modern books, songs, poems, and even the Tarot.
Famous figures covered in depth from ancient goddesses, kings and queens, to Biblical figures, and icons connected with the legend, teachings, and archetype of Mary Magdalene.
We hold each source with a reverent intention to draw out its goodness, gathering and offering these gems with a humble sense of discernment and gratitude for all the creatives, scholars, and writers we learn from.
Navigating the Thread
In an effort to parse truth from fiction, we set out to uncover Mary Magdalene from the chaos of confusion that surrounds her, and on July 22nd (her feast day), we began sharing a series of essays and conversations that laid the foundation of our work here at The Magdalene Thread:
To begin, read or listen to our manifesto, Perspectives and Possibilities on Mary Magdalene.
Women Sex and Sin (Podcast): How and why doctrine diminished the power of Mary Magdalene, and all women in early Christianity
Goodness in the Garden (Article): Illuminating the role of women in early Christianity has the power to restore spiritual sovereignty for us all
The Greatest Lie Ever Told (Episode): How and why the pernicious rumor of Mary Magdalene as prostitute was crafted and sold for 1,400 years
Fortress of Truth (Article): How the choice to speak "gnosis" to spiritual authority lies at the center of heresy-and how to transcend it
The Power of a Name (Podcast): How Mary Magdalene’s name is a treasure trove that guides us closer to the truth of who she was & means for us
Immaculate Deception (Article): Restoring Mary Magdalene and Jesus' female followers from the margins of the Gospel of Luke's masterful storytelling
Christ Maker (Podcast): Exploring the details of the mysterious anointing woman illuminates truth about the legacy of Mary Magdalene
A Tale of Two Sisters (Article): Mary, Martha & the matter of feminine worth. Is there really a better part?
Life After Death (Podcast): How the power of mindset and miracles lifts the veil on resurrection
You can always find our full bibliography, updated regularly, at Living Resources on Mary Magdalene.
Who We Are
We come to you as two Ivy League educated stay-at-home mothers who have spent years of self-led study on everything from positive psychology to holistic health, ancient history to esoteric spiritual traditions. Brought together in friendship and curiosity, we share a quest to understand the Truth about Love.
Alicia Assad is a mother of five and writer on faith and flourishing - you can read her work at The Artistry of Faith.
Kelly Ingraham is a mother of three and writes about ancient astrology and the divine feminine - you can read her work at Ancient Future Heart.
The Magdalene Thread was born of a thousand conversations exchanged within our daily rhythm and routine of nurture. We believe that fear is an illusion–there is only love, and meet you here to reimagine Mary Magdalene as the feminine embodiment of heart-based spirituality and extraordinary faith.
