My mom is an atheist and she PRACTICES higher moral and loving standards than most Christians I have ever met. I even used to go to church but I just got tired of the judgment and hypocrisy and greed...
I am a former Catholic/Lutheran (raised in a divided house) and have been living a comfortably spiritual life without religion for at least 3 decades now. Once I realized that religion is man made, I freed myself to communicate directly with my Higher Power.❤️
Well said and well done. Religion is responsible for the majority of wars and terrorism in the world. Spirituality is about unity and inclusion, whereas religion is about division and separation. Religion is full of superstition and fear, whereas Spirituality is about Truth and Reality. Thank you so much for using your gift to help keep us calm and informed. ❤️🙏😇
My Mother was an astrologer and believed in reincarnation long long before it was popular. She was also a devout Christian. She believed that these arts were given to us by God to help us sort out our lives. She did not see at all a divide between her spiritual beliefs and her psychic studies.
I will never forget the cruel behavior from churches in the 1980’s throwing out gay men with AIDS….never will forget the one place that is supposed to love you……….thank you Maryann!!!! Much love! ❤ I see Jesus as a master teacher and one of our greatest examples of love…..❤
Thank you, for this podcast! I was raised in a parochial school, where religion was studied (crammed down my throat) five days a week. As a child, I was also forced to attend Sunday school on Sundays. I'm now 69 years old and call myself "spiritual" not religious. I also call myself a "recovering Christian." I understand the question this woman sent you. I understand the fear, concern, and intolerance these people have towards what the Bible calls "soothsayers" I had those fears and concerns for decades. I still hold some of these concerns. Your channel brings me tremendous hope and peace. I love the way you think, as it's exactly how I've come to believe. Please keep doing what you're doing! You bring a lot of love, light and hope to the world!💖
Marianne, wear whatever you want to wear. What I resent is when politicians tell us what we should believe. We don’t want to be told what to believe. Politicians shouldn’t be involved with what goes on in our bedrooms or what goes on in our houses of worship, if, in fact, we do have houses of worship. Thank you for reminding us of our freedoms.
I was raised Catholic, but my mother had an NDE when I was 6 or 7, and afterwards she was so much more open minded about spirituality. She started reading books on Buddhism and witchcraft. It seems to me that when religious people demand others believe only what they believe, that’s purely ego. And ego is purely of man, not spirit or god. And when my mother had an experience of that pure light and love, she was able to put aside her ego, and more fully embrace spirituality. When I was 17, my mother bought me a white gold cross with a tiny diamond, and even tho I don’t identify as Christian, I put it on my charm bracelet.
Do you actually think that the creator is a male ? I am just curious and I have no judgment on what you say and think. I Personally think that the Universe is an energetic frequency and that all matter is a vibrational frequency. I don't really know what is providing the service of creator and divine grace. ❤
@@parry3231 I believe it's some kind of spiritual force and like love , is infinite. The more you love the more there is. I hope I'm right. Wouldn't it be lovingly wonderful. No more fighting, no more war. I know it's alot to ask for but it's my Christmas wish. Peace for planet earth. Love Light and abundant Blessings for all.
@@cydnebundrant9733 Me too! Love is the magic and the power of our lives. I totally agree with you about the different blessings that exist now in our lives with love and harmony. I have always had the understanding of how important it is to find a place of gratitude and love for all of us equally and for the environment. A reverence. Thank you for your comment and for your kindness.
@@parry3231 I agree, but know we aren't there yet. Not as a nation or the world. We're getting closer, almost bottomed out. I figure we'll have this mess straightened out and be in amuch better place by 2028. Love and Light.
I connected with this. I am Hispanic where we are mostly Catholics. I also wear a cross and a the Charm with Mother Mary and Jesus on the other side. I am NOT a practicing Catholics but I wear it as protection. I see myself as more spiritual. I treat people the way I want to be treated. I am good to Everyone and I wish everyone the best life they can live. ❤
I go to church every Sunday & I enjoy my minister’s sermon where she gives me food for thought. I belong to a very kind, inclusive and non judgemental church community. I believe my spirituality and faith is not diminished by going to church. I also don’t believe in forcing others to believe what I do. I believe that whatever faith/spirituality that helps people can only make their lives richer regardless if they go to a place of worship or not. I don’t understand why different faiths have to set us apart & war would never be part of my spirituality. I also believe in your gift Maryann and it’s refreshing to see such a strong person not be discouraged by small minds. Judge not lest ye be judged. ❤🇨🇦
Dear Maryanne thank you for sharing. I too was raised and Baptized Roman Catholic. I too am very spiritual, I wear my cross necklace too. I am currently going to a very small church where I receive Holy Communion because I divorced an abuse husband. I go to church to praise our Lord God, Jesus Christ, Holy Spirit. I love Crystals and use their energy, I also talk and thank my spirit guides, Angel's, Ancestors, spirit animals. I am no evil witch. I am a loving Christian. Maryanne you shouldn't have to explain yourself but I admire your courage to stand up for your beliefs. Who cares how people practice their beliefs as long as it is for God Almighty., no evil but love and living by God's law. Thank you and may God Bless and keep you safe. I pray for those who suffer, don't love humanity, those who don't belief.
Former Catholic for all my life except the last 8 years. I listen and learn from you and other likeminded souls on TH-cam. It does feel strange to not go to church anymore, but I am so different now. I feel a real kinship with you, Mary Ann. I’m trying to grow in Spirit in a totally different way now. Thank you for all you do for us on here.🙏🏻💖
❤ Maryann, you owe no one any explanation as to why you wear whatever symbols that you do, but since you did offer one, I just want to say that I love you no matter! My father brought a beautiful star of David back from Majorca to give me. When I do wear it, I think of him and my mother. Period. My spirit resonates with yours for very similar reasons. I do not claim to be religious. I am spiritual. And that works for me. Thank you for giving a voice to that which many of us feel. I look forward to each and every one of your broadcasts. Please keep doing what you do so well. Peace!
Do not judge lest ye be judged! I'm a Presbyterian, and the dogma of religion and judgment turned me off, too. I stopped going to church due to the exclusion of many, but the GOD I believe in includes all with love, kindness, and forgiveness with mercy. My Jewish in laws brought me back the most beautiful hand-made silver cross from Israel years ago. They didn't care that I was a Christian. They were the most loving in laws. I was truly blessed. I honor all and believe we all have GOD given talents as you have Maryann and many have. Love. Thats what we all need to practice daily. I loved your explanation, but you owe no one an explanation. You are a beautiful soul Maryann. You rock!
Maryann your explanation is EXACTLY how I feel and aligns with my path. I was brought up in a strict southern Baptist church and was taught hell and brimstone for all who were different. But I too learned to reject those notions and grow spiritually without the religious dogma. I don’t belong and will never belong to any organized religion. And I find NO contradiction in tarot or astrology with my spirituality. We are energy beings and spirit can be found in any energy work once you drop the religious man made dogma. I appreciate your work so very much and I feel your sincerity and kindness and love in your readings. And after all the dogma is wiped away, we can get to the true messages of Christ and other leaders like him who taught that “God is Love” and when we do what we do in spirit of love we will find him.💕
When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me Speaking words of wisdom, "Let it be". And in my hour of darkness she is standing right in front of me, speaking words of wisdom, "Let it be." Whisper words of wisdom, Let it be." -Lennon/McCartney
I so Loved this reading, I stopped wearing my cross because of what I thought was the only reason for the cross that Jesus was the only sacrifice, you have changed my mind that we all make sacrifices,that is very calming to me thank you so so much for that! And for all those who believe that they are getting in heaven, read Matthew 7:13
My father's whole idea of religion (and he was a devout Catholic) was always the same: Just don't hurt anybody, help if you can. And the most important is forgiveness, the central message of Christianity.
Thank you Maryann I was also raised Catholic went to school with Nuns and Priests. I live in Utah, hypocrisy is rampant. Yes , man or humans interpretation of God's word is the biggest hypocrisy. They can be and do what they believe as long as they don't hurt others because of their beliefs. That I'm waiting to experience. I am a two time breast cancer survivor I believe in a higher creator and see the world around me in clear glasses. I am grateful for what I can see in front of me. I am also an empath and the World shows me how much more work is needed. I am a stand for children all in the world for living their lives free and self-expression.
I noticed the cross too, Maryann,and I have to admit my first reaction was a little bit of discomfort, but only momentary and only due to past trauma from the association with bad faith "religious" types. Once I got past that I realized of course it was just what you confirmed here. You did such a great job talking about it. Such an important topic. Use your gifts! A good timely reminder for me. Thanks Maryann. You're the best.💗💚💞💐🌹🌱🌱🌱
So great to see you beautiful lady! I see and feel your spirituality every time you read. It’s beautiful and all encompassing. Your whole life is in service to the greater collective and it is a divine gift and calling. Let others think what they will - they don’t count. All that matters is you fulfill your calling and I can say you encourage me and give me hope every time you read for us! Bless you! And thank you for all you do for the greater good!❤️🙏
A fine timely reading. I wear 2 crosses, not because of Jesus, or the Bible which I do not believe in, but as a talisman for my Mom. She wore a diamond heart which I gave her. I hate to think of all the Christian Missionaries who have destroyed local beliefs and traditions in their nonstop efforts to force their beliefs down everyone's throat. We can see where those beliefs have brought the world.
Question why is this lady watching your taro channel when she appears to think it's alright to criticize you,your right she needs to look inwards. Love light and blessings to you Maryanne I find your teaching very helpful thank you. God bless.🦋🕊️🕊️
From one who survived a religious, fanatic family cult. Bless you, I’ve come to believe love is the answer. You have been a guiding light for me. Thank you for ur service! Much Love
Maryann, I too used to have questions…what is right, what is wrong. Every religion can’t be right! Can’t be the ONE! That’s when I stopped looking for God in church…because I talked to him every day and didn’t need a mediator. I didn’t ever believe the dogma that I thought was totally wrong, such as we are born into sin. My brand new babies didn’t have a bit of sin. How absurd! You’ve talked through this expertly, concisely, kindly, compassionately. You’re such a dear. Thank you.
P.s. -We are awakening from Separation Consciousness and moving toward Unity Consciousness, toward the One Love John Lennon told us about. That One Love, One Source moves within each soul that awakens and it is spreading. We embody these truths and love trumps hate. Pun intended.🙏❤️
Hi Maryann: I too was raised Catholic 12 years of Catholic school, all the time not realizing that those teachings didn't believe in reincarnation. That's when I really started to expand my knowledge getting into metaphysics, astrology, etc. Spiritual but not religious. Religions divide instead of bring us together. The planet is in a period of transition and eventually most religions will fall by the wayside as we all become more accepting of each other. According to Sterling Psychic Medium (his info really resonates with me). I totally believe that. Happy Thanksgiving! Thanks for your insights and healing messages. You do you!
💖🕊 It's very sweet serendipity that you mention John Lennon's great song as a theme. I just read a comment on another Australian reader's site, from someone who saw a gentleman in his 80's, described as looking just like John Lennon might at this age...and he left behind in the restaurant a Japanese Origami Peace crane. It so touched the writer that he took the crane with him, to cherish. 🩷🪽🪽 Bless you and your expression of gifts of grace, Maryann 🕊🙏🌏 And indeed, Bless us All and our gracious gifts. Amen.
THis is a wonderful commentary. When people think their God is bigger than YOUR God, for me is where I jump ship... People often use Religion and God as their fairy god father .. asking for things, things and more things... For me... my Spirituality is going to a place within myself for peace, love and to find happiness and hope...
I too, left the church bc of dogma. We were given free will but religion takes that away. It tells you what to do and not to do and if you don't it makes you feel guilty. And...if you give enough money, you'll be ok.
I have always known that we can pray anywhere, anytime. We don’t have to be in a church. I’ve always thought labels are rather silly. We are one human race sharing one planet created by God, or Divine Spirit. These labels dictated by various religions separate us, which is sad , divisive, and serves no good . “ Love one another.”. Includes everyone & surely was never meant to create division. Thanks for your inspiration.💙 May God bless you always.🙏
❤Love 😍 ❤ I agree that the Golden Rule is a great blessing for us all to realize our commitment to peace and kindness in compassion and understanding through our lives together. Respect and nurturing are important for our growth in being humane beings that are doing things for the betterment of our relationships. Thanks Maryann for taking the time to share your thoughts and feelings on this topic. Living with loving kindness and heart felt energies in honoring the unique perspectives of all of us. Our diversity is a strength and a very important part of our journey with every single person who is in a place of authentic perspectives and views. ❤
Hello from Barbara in Missouri USA. I love this video. Faith is in our hearts and is different for everyone. It comforts us and lets us know we are loved and cherished. thank you for all you do. Hugs
"Well, in part, I wear the cross to stick it to people" LOL 🤣 I couldn't love you more Maryann 😁 Thank you for everything you do for all of us,,, don't give these people that don't understand a second thought ,,, Love light and blessings to you and all ❤️💥🙏🕯️
Thanks Maryanne, I have similar views and basically don't believe in organized religion, but I do think that those that do should have that right and those that don't should have that right too.
“I am just me and I believe in what I believe.” I said something close to that just a couple days ago, so I smiled when you did. I went further to say, I don’t need nor want any label that assigns me to a box whether that is witch, Muslim, or xyz. I am eclectic and there is so much freedom in that. Love you Maryann.
I appreciate your willingness to talk about this. I made a similar analysis many years ago. My conclusion is that we are all part of the same universal power / energy. Faith Is our personal recognition of this . Religion Is a man-made construct which seeks to provide an accessible understanding of this very fundamental truth. The many different religions are culturally based Interpretations. There can be many discussions of the ways that religions have been used, and misused, but that’s a different area of study .
LOVE, love your openness and dare to walk/speak of the courage it takes to pay attention to our own spiritual path. Blindly following someone else's "outline" (churches) and becoming critical of other's paths has been very superficial, isolating and dividing. THANK YOU!! MUCH APPRECIATION.
Thank you for this very thought provoking podcast. I completely agree with you about spirituality and religion and I hope that you always continue to use your divination gifts and talents to help humankind. I also appreciate your willingness to discuss your beliefs about spirituality since you have a more active communication with the afterlife than I do. I hope you will continue to do podcasts about spirituality and beliefs about the afterlife. Thank you again for all you give us. ❤
Thank you for your comments. I know there are people who quote bible verses against tarot, or spiritualism. In my childhood even having a deck of cards in the house was considered wrong because it was against the Bible teaching. I agree, love one another is the greatest commandment. Thankyou for letting me share and for your youtube teachings.
Thank you for putting this out their. I also was raised in the Catholic faith. However, I now believe that one religion or faith is to narrow for me and I’ve had experiences with spirits and no longer close my eyes to them.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on spirituality and religion. I love finding people who discuss such things sincerely. Unfortunately, I live in the Bible Belt of the US and fear being tarred and feathered (or the modern-day equivalent) for being a seeker. I so appreciate you!
Lovely message delivered by a lovely person ❤️ Great thanks! I have been a hypnotherapist for 30 years. I have not been called "of the devil" for about 15 years. 😅
Thank you for speaking out about faith and religion in such a practical way. We all have the right and choice to believe what feels right for us. Dogmas are powerful ways to control the masses - especially the weaker minded individuals - and teaches judgement as a way to confuse and separate us from our true loving selves. I just love your strength of convictions as you explain what is so true.
Perhaps your team had you place that cross on for just this message. A message to reach someone who may have confusion over what you see and say and their daily reality of lies. Perhaps a person who is following the ORANGE Piper who is coming to the light. Hugs from TN. D❤
Hi Mary Ann , i can relate my sister lives in texas and she became a born again Christian 40 year's ago. She accused me of using witchcraft. When i cleansed my apartment after my neighbor committed suicide. I told her if it makes me feel better what harm is it. I used the prayers of protection from the Bible in Jesus christ our savors name . And your prayers of the light to shine through me and in me. I also demanded any spirits not of God to leave our premises. Yes we all have our own spiritual beliefs and they should not be shoved down someone's else's beliefs. As long as it isn't hurting someone. For instance a dark cult that uses human or animal sacrifice. Ofcourse i don't agree with evil or harm
I too am a spiritual human. I pray to mother/father God , Great Spirit, Brother Jesus and Buddha. Believing Jesus was not white, his brother a Jew and Jesus spent years in the east learning from other spiritual guides. So much wisdom coming from those teaching love and compassion. I will not follow anyone preaching judgement and hate. May the world see through the eyes of love and compassion🙏❤️
Thank you Maryann ❤❤ I firmly believe in God and masters and angels and the teachings of the bible. I equally firmly do NOT believe in religion. That was perfectly said!
Maryann, I love your work. I wish organized religion was not as popular in the U.S. as it is - but to each his own as long as these people don’t try to infringe on my rights or criticize my spiritual beliefs. Yes, I’ve been critical of Christians but not for their personal beliefs but for their intolerance.
Maryann, thank you for doing this podcast! I was raised Catholic and I share your opinion; I struggle with the dogma of the Church. You have a special gift which was given by God. We need to be tolerant and loving to one another ❤
Marianne I loVe What you are saying here. I wanted more than church when I was young. Getting past religion opens us to the rest of the world, all of God’s creation, more love, more understanding and the courage to follow our heart and experience whatever interests us. Thabk you for opening so many hearts and eyes.
When I left Christianity was when I was told to be a serious Christian I had to proselytize to others - in other words judge them and tell them they are living wrong and will go to hell unless they agree with me. This never made sense. I studied Buddhism and now understand the Bible much better than before.
Marianne, I adore you and highly respect you and your work. I'm so glad you're addressing the so-called Christians who are so busy being judgemental that they don't see the "mote" in their own eyes. You've reflected the position of many of us in today's world. Being a spiritual person is far preferable to being a rigid, blind believer of every word written in the Bible. I fail to see how wearing a cross precludes what you do. The Bible is full of prophets and you are simply a modern day prophet. Please continue to wear your cross and your memento of your love for your mother. And please continue your work. It's very important to a lot of us out here in the nebulous cyberspace.
Keep wearing your cross MaryAnn, & I’ll keep wearing one of mine. If magas who advocate for cruelty across the board can wear theirs, so can peace loving ppl like you. I’m a devote Episcopalian & I also read the cards.
One of the best parts of Judaism in its pure form is that we do not judge human beings for their religious, cultural beliefs that bring no harm to others. I have never judged anyone by their religious or cultural beliefs. In any case, tarot, astrology, astronomy, mathematics, science comes from the ancestral home of the Jews in modern day Iraq and Iran. I see no issues with these interesting exercises in learning. I grew up with many indigenous families that had been severely damaged as children by the residential schools. I invited my best friends family to my wedding because I would’ve honoured to be there. Their eldest son was my best friend. The father of the family took me aside and explained he could not attend our wedding in any religious ground because of the trauma, the things he and his wife encountered in residential schools. It was my second time of awareness in regards to this horrible issue. I understood. He took me by the shoulders and blessed me in lieu of attendance. It meant a lot to me. As for Christian texts, the English never matches the Greek or Aramaic. I have read both. Prophecy in Jewish, Christian and Muslim sacred texts exists in all three. Btw, not all of Corinthians, and especially Timothy, Peter were written by either man or Paul. They are later editions to their encounters . That’s why it’s contradictory. Likewise what is know as the Christian Old Testament. The list of gifts is definitely Pauline, as in Paul’s writings. These are the earliest collections of his writings.
My sister and I attended a Church of England primary school. We had never been Christened, and were told by the priest that we would both go to hell when we die ! How evil is that. Growing up and having many spiritual experience’s myself I am safe in the knowledge that when I meet my maker that will not be the case. Thank you Maryann for all your work. Much love ❤️
Just my thought- anyone who is critiquing your wearing anything at all is not worth a second glance. What you choose to wear or not wear is your right. You remind me, thank you, to find something that represents my mother who died young, cancer, 2008. I feel her a lot but I should find something, I need reminders. Once, she came to me in a dream, I was upset that she was gone and that my sister had locked away all of her things and out of spite never let me have anything of hers. My mother said, “Look at your hand.” And I was confused, she said it again and still I didn’t understand. She didn’t say it in words but when I woke up I understood, she was saying I didn’t need any thing to remind me, just be aware that my physical form IS a keepsake, my own hand. ❤
My take on it is that the purpose of a religion is to prepare a person to live a spiritual life that will be less dependent upon a religion than on acquired inner strength to make good decisions and act with compassion.
Thank you for the mature grounded information. I have tried going to a number of different churches and was never successful in any of them. But when I'm alone in my library meditating I feel very close to the creator. Churches are all about judging people and one upmanship. And gossip. I can do without, thank you.
I was born into a Catholic family but we stopped going to church when I was five. I had the freedom to explore many religions and ended up on a more spiritual path. I worked for a man who had a mission from source, he would say God, to construct a gold cross specifically for the purpose of communicating with God. He gave me the prototype, gold plated. Very special to me. Recently, a Psychic told me there was negative energy attached to it. Now I'm confused what to do. I thought it was made with a pure purpose. Sorry you received a negative comment.
My mom is an atheist and she PRACTICES higher moral and loving standards than most Christians I have ever met. I even used to go to church but I just got tired of the judgment and hypocrisy and greed...
I am a former Catholic/Lutheran (raised in a divided house) and have been living a comfortably spiritual life without religion for at least 3 decades now. Once I realized that religion is man made, I freed myself to communicate directly with my Higher Power.❤️
Amen! Same here!
Ditto. I don’t need a dedicated building to pray in. I have the freedom to pray whenever I want, wherever I want. Amen. 🙏
Well said and well done. Religion is responsible for the majority of wars and terrorism in the world. Spirituality is about unity and inclusion, whereas religion is about division and separation. Religion is full of superstition and fear, whereas Spirituality is about Truth and Reality.
Thank you so much for using your gift to help keep us calm and informed. ❤️🙏😇
Well said! Religion can be so divisive, and it absolutely does not have a place in politics or governing.
@ barbarakelley347. So well said. I agree wholeheartedly. I’m very grateful to you and of course Dear Maryann. 🙏🏻😇🇨🇦
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My Mother was an astrologer and believed in reincarnation long long before it was popular. She was also a devout Christian. She believed that these arts were given to us by God to help us sort out our lives. She did not see at all a divide between her spiritual beliefs and her psychic studies.
I have beloved in reincarnation all my life
Believed in reincarnation all my life
I will never forget the cruel behavior from churches in the 1980’s throwing out gay men with AIDS….never will forget the one place that is supposed to love you……….thank you Maryann!!!! Much love! ❤ I see Jesus as a master teacher and one of our greatest examples of love…..❤
And the anti semitism of the 1930-40s as they backed Hitler
MaryAnn you are a beautiful soul. Thank you for these comments. So refreshing to know someone who understands to true meaning of what faith should be!
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The oceans of the world could be filled with the blood spilled over religion.
Thank you, for this podcast! I was raised in a parochial school, where religion was studied (crammed down my throat) five days a week. As a child, I was also forced to attend Sunday school on Sundays. I'm now 69 years old and call myself "spiritual" not religious. I also call myself a "recovering Christian." I understand the question this woman sent you. I understand the fear, concern, and intolerance these people have towards what the Bible calls "soothsayers" I had those fears and concerns for decades. I still hold some of these concerns. Your channel brings me tremendous hope and peace. I love the way you think, as it's exactly how I've come to believe. Please keep doing what you're doing! You bring a lot of love, light and hope to the world!💖
Marianne, wear whatever you want to wear. What I resent is when politicians tell us what we should believe. We don’t want to be told what to believe. Politicians shouldn’t be involved with what goes on in our bedrooms or what goes on in our houses of worship, if, in fact, we do have houses of worship. Thank you for reminding us of our freedoms.
I was raised Catholic, but my mother had an NDE when I was 6 or 7, and afterwards she was so much more open minded about spirituality. She started reading books on Buddhism and witchcraft.
It seems to me that when religious people demand others believe only what they believe, that’s purely ego. And ego is purely of man, not spirit or god. And when my mother had an experience of that pure light and love, she was able to put aside her ego, and more fully embrace spirituality.
When I was 17, my mother bought me a white gold cross with a tiny diamond, and even tho I don’t identify as Christian, I put it on my charm bracelet.
Amen. I gave up the church, not the Creator. He is always with me. Love Light and many Blessings.
Yes, I gave up on man made church catholic rules. And turned to the Creator.👌
Do you actually think that the creator is a male ?
I am just curious and I have no judgment on what you say and think.
I Personally think that the Universe is an energetic frequency and that all matter is a vibrational frequency. I don't really know what is providing the service of creator and divine grace. ❤
@@parry3231 I believe it's some kind of spiritual force and like love , is infinite. The more you love the more there is. I hope I'm right. Wouldn't it be lovingly wonderful. No more fighting, no more war. I know it's alot to ask for but it's my Christmas wish. Peace for planet earth. Love Light and abundant Blessings for all.
@@cydnebundrant9733 Me too! Love is the magic and the power of our lives. I totally agree with you about the different blessings that exist now in our lives with love and harmony.
I have always had the understanding of how important it is to find a place of gratitude and love for all of us equally and for the environment. A reverence. Thank you for your comment and for your kindness.
@@parry3231 I agree, but know we aren't there yet. Not as a nation or the world. We're getting closer, almost bottomed out. I figure we'll have this mess straightened out and be in amuch better place by 2028. Love and Light.
Like my Granny said.... "Everything comes from God.
Its what you do with it that counts."
“You may say that I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one.” Thank you as always Maryann!
I connected with this. I am Hispanic where we are mostly Catholics. I also wear a cross and a the Charm with Mother Mary and Jesus on the other side. I am NOT a practicing Catholics but I wear it as protection. I see myself as more spiritual. I treat people the way I want to be treated. I am good to Everyone and I wish everyone the best life they can live. ❤
I go to church every Sunday & I enjoy my minister’s sermon where she gives me food for thought. I belong to a very kind, inclusive and non judgemental church community. I believe my spirituality and faith is not diminished by going to church. I also don’t believe in forcing others to believe what I do. I believe that whatever faith/spirituality that helps people can only make their lives richer regardless if they go to a place of worship or not. I don’t understand why different faiths have to set us apart & war would never be part of my spirituality. I also believe in your gift Maryann and it’s refreshing to see such a strong person not be discouraged by small minds. Judge not lest ye be judged. ❤🇨🇦
Dear Maryanne thank you for sharing. I too was raised and Baptized Roman Catholic. I too am very spiritual, I wear my cross necklace too. I am currently going to a very small church where I receive Holy Communion because I divorced an abuse husband.
I go to church to praise our Lord God, Jesus Christ, Holy Spirit.
I love Crystals and use their energy, I also talk and thank my spirit guides, Angel's, Ancestors, spirit animals. I am no evil witch. I am a loving Christian.
Maryanne you shouldn't have to explain yourself but I admire your courage to stand up for your beliefs.
Who cares how people practice their beliefs as long as it is for God Almighty., no evil but love and living by God's law.
Thank you and may God Bless and keep you safe. I pray for those who suffer, don't love humanity, those who don't belief.
Former Catholic for all my life except the last 8 years. I listen and learn from you and other likeminded souls on TH-cam. It does feel strange to not go to church anymore, but I am so different now. I feel a real kinship with you, Mary Ann. I’m trying to grow in Spirit in a totally different way now. Thank you for all you do for us on here.🙏🏻💖
❤ Maryann, you owe no one any explanation as to why you wear whatever symbols that you do, but since you did offer one, I just want to say that I love you no matter! My father brought a beautiful star of David back from Majorca to give me. When I do wear it, I think of him and my mother. Period. My spirit resonates with yours for very similar reasons. I do not claim to be religious. I am spiritual. And that works for me. Thank you for giving a voice to that which many of us feel. I look forward to each and every one of your broadcasts. Please keep doing what you do so well. Peace!
Do not judge lest ye be judged! I'm a Presbyterian, and the dogma of religion and judgment turned me off, too. I stopped going to church due to the exclusion of many, but the GOD I believe in includes all with love, kindness, and forgiveness with mercy. My Jewish in laws brought me back the most beautiful hand-made silver cross from Israel years ago. They didn't care that I was a Christian. They were the most loving in laws. I was truly blessed. I honor all and believe we all have GOD given talents as you have Maryann and many have. Love. Thats what we all need to practice daily. I loved your explanation, but you owe no one an explanation. You are a beautiful soul Maryann. You rock!
Maryann your explanation is EXACTLY how I feel and aligns with my path. I was brought up in a strict southern Baptist church and was taught hell and brimstone for all who were different. But I too learned to reject those notions and grow spiritually without the religious dogma. I don’t belong and will never belong to any organized religion. And I find NO contradiction in tarot or astrology with my spirituality. We are energy beings and spirit can be found in any energy work once you drop the religious man made dogma. I appreciate your work so very much and I feel your sincerity and kindness and love in your readings. And after all the dogma is wiped away, we can get to the true messages of Christ and other leaders like him who taught that “God is Love” and when we do what we do in spirit of love we will find him.💕
When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me
Speaking words of wisdom, "Let it be".
And in my hour of darkness
she is standing right in front of me,
speaking words of wisdom, "Let it be."
Whisper words of wisdom, Let it be."
-Lennon/McCartney
please don't give the trolls the satisfaction of being bothered by them. they are not worthy of your energy.
I so Loved this reading, I stopped wearing my cross because of what I thought was the only reason for the cross that Jesus was the only sacrifice, you have changed my mind that we all make sacrifices,that is very calming to me thank you so so much for that! And for all those who believe that they are getting in heaven, read Matthew 7:13
My father's whole idea of religion (and he was a devout Catholic) was always the same: Just don't hurt anybody, help if you can. And the most important is forgiveness, the central message of Christianity.
Thank you Maryann I was also raised Catholic went to school with Nuns and Priests. I live in Utah, hypocrisy is rampant. Yes , man or humans interpretation of God's word is the biggest hypocrisy. They can be and do what they believe as long as they don't hurt others because of their beliefs. That I'm waiting to experience. I am a two time breast cancer survivor I believe in a higher creator and see the world around me in clear glasses. I am grateful for what I can see in front of me. I am also an empath and the World shows me how much more work is needed. I am a stand for children all in the world for living their lives free and self-expression.
I noticed the cross too, Maryann,and I have to admit my first reaction was a little bit of discomfort, but only momentary and only due to past trauma from the association with bad faith "religious" types. Once I got past that I realized of course it was just what you confirmed here. You did such a great job talking about it. Such an important topic. Use your gifts! A good timely reminder for me. Thanks Maryann. You're the best.💗💚💞💐🌹🌱🌱🌱
So great to see you beautiful lady! I see and feel your spirituality every time you read. It’s beautiful and all encompassing. Your whole life is in service to the greater collective and it is a divine gift and calling. Let others think what they will - they don’t count. All that matters is you fulfill your calling and I can say you encourage me and give me hope every time you read for us! Bless you! And thank you for all you do for the greater good!❤️🙏
Amen
🦋🦋 Love and Light. Blessings to all. It is all a message from Love.
Ex-Catholic here, Thank god ! Love life , love god (source) and love nature .
A fine timely reading. I wear 2 crosses, not because of Jesus, or the Bible which I do not believe in, but as a talisman for my Mom. She wore a diamond heart which I gave her. I hate to think of all the Christian Missionaries who have destroyed local beliefs and traditions in their nonstop efforts to force their beliefs down everyone's throat. We can see where those beliefs have brought the world.
Question why is this lady watching your taro channel when she appears to think it's alright to criticize you,your right she needs to look inwards. Love light and blessings to you Maryanne I find your teaching very helpful thank you. God bless.🦋🕊️🕊️
Hi Maryann! Perfect timing, I just put the coffee pot on. I look forward to hearing what you have to say. Thank you Maryann.
Me too. Was up all night worrying ❤
Judging the faith of others is SO presumptuous. Good for you for holding your own and keeping your connections with the divine.
From one who survived a religious, fanatic family cult. Bless you, I’ve come to believe love is the answer. You have been a guiding light for me. Thank you for ur service! Much Love
Maryann, I pray a shield of protection over your heart to protect you from the slings and arrows of those who are chained in religious spirits.
Maryann, I too used to have questions…what is right, what is wrong. Every religion can’t be right! Can’t be the ONE! That’s when I stopped looking for God in church…because I talked to him every day and didn’t need a mediator. I didn’t ever believe the dogma that I thought was totally wrong, such as we are born into sin. My brand new babies didn’t have a bit of sin. How absurd! You’ve talked through this expertly, concisely, kindly, compassionately. You’re such a dear. Thank you.
P.s. -We are awakening from Separation Consciousness and moving toward Unity Consciousness, toward the One Love John Lennon told us about. That One Love, One Source moves within each soul that awakens and it is spreading. We embody these truths and love trumps hate. Pun intended.🙏❤️
The word of God is spreading to every nation. Many are running to and fro and knowledge has increased.
Hi Maryann: I too was raised Catholic 12 years of Catholic school, all the time not realizing that those teachings didn't believe in reincarnation. That's when I really started to expand my knowledge getting into metaphysics, astrology, etc. Spiritual but not religious. Religions divide instead of bring us together. The planet is in a period of transition and eventually most religions will fall by the wayside as we all become more accepting of each other. According to Sterling Psychic Medium (his info really resonates with me). I totally believe that. Happy Thanksgiving! Thanks for your insights and healing messages.
You do you!
Exactly..!!
💖🕊 It's very sweet serendipity that you mention John Lennon's great song as a theme. I just read a comment on another Australian reader's site, from someone who saw a gentleman in his 80's, described as looking just like John Lennon might at this age...and he left behind in the restaurant a Japanese Origami Peace crane. It so touched the writer that he took the crane with him, to cherish. 🩷🪽🪽 Bless you and your expression of gifts of grace, Maryann 🕊🙏🌏 And indeed, Bless us All and our gracious gifts. Amen.
Power to the people right on!
More love less judgement = peace and contentment ❤❤
I’ve given the cross a new meaning for me. I like how Echart Tolle described it. Vertical is as above,so below. Horizontal bar is linear time.
THis is a wonderful commentary. When people think their God is bigger than YOUR God, for me is where I jump ship... People often use Religion and God as their fairy god father .. asking for things, things and more things... For me... my Spirituality is going to a place within myself for peace, love and to find happiness and hope...
I too, left the church bc of dogma. We were given free will but religion takes that away. It tells you what to do and not to do and if you don't it makes you feel guilty. And...if you give enough money, you'll be ok.
I have always known that we can pray anywhere, anytime. We don’t have to be in a church. I’ve always thought labels are rather silly. We are one human race sharing one planet created by God, or Divine Spirit. These labels dictated by various religions separate us, which is sad , divisive, and serves no good . “ Love one another.”. Includes everyone & surely was never meant to create division. Thanks for your inspiration.💙 May God bless you always.🙏
I was raised in the Christian Church, and after 60 years of pain, I have chosen to be an atheist. What a relief!
❤Love 😍 ❤
I agree that the Golden Rule is a great blessing for us all to realize our commitment to peace and kindness in compassion and understanding through our lives together.
Respect and nurturing are important for our growth in being humane beings that are doing things for the betterment of our relationships.
Thanks Maryann for taking the time to share your thoughts and feelings on this topic. Living with loving kindness and heart felt energies in honoring the unique perspectives of all of us. Our diversity is a strength and a very important part of our journey with every single person who is in a place of authentic perspectives and views. ❤
Maryann, Thank You for not letting the judgments Stop you !
Cannot wait for your Book, It will be a Best Seller !❤
Your Gemini Friend
Hello from Barbara in Missouri USA. I love this video. Faith is in our hearts and is different for everyone. It comforts us and lets us know we are loved and cherished. thank you for all you do. Hugs
"Well, in part, I wear the cross to stick it to people" LOL 🤣 I couldn't love you more Maryann 😁 Thank you for everything you do for all of us,,, don't give these people that don't understand a second thought ,,, Love light and blessings to you and all ❤️💥🙏🕯️
Thanks Maryanne, I have similar views and basically don't believe in organized religion, but I do think that those that do should have that right and those that don't should have that right too.
“I am just me and I believe in what I believe.” I said something close to that just a couple days ago, so I smiled when you did. I went further to say, I don’t need nor want any label that assigns me to a box whether that is witch, Muslim, or xyz. I am eclectic and there is so much freedom in that. Love you Maryann.
Thank you for being you. Such correct understanding, you emanate soothing vibrations and peace. Your presence is a blessing❤️17:20
I appreciate your willingness to talk about this. I made a similar analysis many years ago. My conclusion is that we are all part of the same universal power / energy. Faith Is our personal recognition of this . Religion Is a man-made construct which seeks to provide an accessible understanding of this very fundamental truth. The many different religions are culturally based Interpretations. There can be many discussions of the ways that religions have been used, and misused, but that’s a different area of study .
Thank you. You and I are closely aligned spiritually, and I so much appreciate your wisdom. ❤
LOVE, love your openness and dare to walk/speak of the courage it takes to pay attention to our own spiritual path. Blindly following someone else's "outline" (churches) and becoming critical of other's paths has been very superficial, isolating and dividing. THANK YOU!! MUCH APPRECIATION.
Thank you MaryAnne,I love watch ing your videos you are a beautiful person inside and out. Don't listen to the negative comments..
Hi Maryann, The light shines through your drapes one of my favorite things orbs surround from the love you share with so many people. 🎇🙏
Thank you for this very thought provoking podcast. I completely agree with you about spirituality and religion and I hope that you always continue to use your divination gifts and talents to help humankind. I also appreciate your willingness to discuss your beliefs about spirituality since you have a more active communication with the afterlife than I do. I hope you will continue to do podcasts about spirituality and beliefs about the afterlife. Thank you again for all you give us. ❤
Thank you for your comments. I know there are people who quote bible verses against tarot, or spiritualism. In my childhood even having a deck of cards in the house was considered wrong because it was against the Bible teaching. I agree, love one another is the greatest commandment. Thankyou for letting me share and for your youtube teachings.
*_"What other people think of me is NONE OF MY BUSINESS!"_* -
what I hear from the pulpit every week!!
*You Do You* - yes, Blessings all!
Thank you for putting this out their. I also was raised in the Catholic faith. However, I now believe that one religion or faith is to narrow for me and I’ve had experiences with spirits and no longer close my eyes to them.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on spirituality and religion. I love finding people who discuss such things sincerely. Unfortunately, I live in the Bible Belt of the US and fear being tarred and feathered (or the modern-day equivalent) for being a seeker. I so appreciate you!
Thank you, Mary Anne. I enjoyed this video and shared your thoughts. Love and peace to all.
Every one is welcome into my energy field as long as they practice love and respect xxx thank you
Lovely message delivered by a lovely person ❤️ Great thanks!
I have been a hypnotherapist for 30 years. I have not been called "of the devil" for about 15 years. 😅
Thank you for speaking out about faith and religion in such a practical way. We all have the right and choice to believe what feels right for us. Dogmas are powerful ways to control the masses - especially the weaker minded individuals - and teaches judgement as a way to confuse and separate us from our true loving selves. I just love your strength of convictions as you explain what is so true.
❤❤❤ Thank you, I have been wearing my cross also.
Perhaps your team had you place that cross on for just this message. A message to reach someone who may have confusion over what you see and say and their daily reality of lies. Perhaps a person who is following the ORANGE Piper who is coming to the light. Hugs from TN. D❤
Everyone has a belief system, it’s part of their personality and as individual as they are. ❤️❤️❤️
Once again we benefit from your articulate gifts Maryann. Thank you
Hi Mary Ann , i can relate my sister lives in texas and she became a born again Christian 40 year's ago. She accused me of using witchcraft. When i cleansed my apartment after my neighbor committed suicide. I told her if it makes me feel better what harm is it. I used the prayers of protection from the Bible in Jesus christ our savors name . And your prayers of the light to shine through me and in me. I also demanded any spirits not of God to leave our premises. Yes we all have our own spiritual beliefs and they should not be shoved down someone's else's beliefs. As long as it isn't hurting someone. For instance a dark cult that uses human or animal sacrifice. Ofcourse i don't agree with evil or harm
Dogma is what sent me RUNNING from Catholic Church when I turned 18 (now almost 77) Room for all just don’t ask me to follow yours.
I too am a spiritual human. I pray to mother/father God , Great Spirit, Brother Jesus and Buddha. Believing Jesus was not white, his brother a Jew and Jesus spent years in the east learning from other spiritual guides. So much wisdom coming from those teaching love and compassion. I will not follow anyone preaching judgement and hate. May the world see through the eyes of love and compassion🙏❤️
Thank you Maryann ❤❤ I firmly believe in God and masters and angels and the teachings of the bible. I equally firmly do NOT believe in religion. That was perfectly said!
Maryann, I love your work. I wish organized religion was not as popular in the U.S. as it is - but to each his own as long as these people don’t try to infringe on my rights or criticize my spiritual beliefs. Yes, I’ve been critical of Christians but not for their personal beliefs but for their intolerance.
Thank you, Maryann. I'm there with you and you help me to be authentic,
and to dare greatly. Love is the answer.
Maryann, thank you for doing this podcast! I was raised Catholic and I share your opinion; I struggle with the dogma of the Church. You have a special gift which was given by God. We need to be tolerant and loving to one another ❤
You're a wonderful teacher ❤️. I get to know you through your videos. I am blessed 🙌. Thank you, Maryann.
Wonderful chat. It's all the same thing isn't it. Thank you Maryann. Love and light.
Thanks Maryann.You’re such a comfort in these challenging times.Keep up the good work.❤
Controversial or not, we love you. 1,000 times over.
Marianne I loVe What you are saying here. I wanted more than church when I was young. Getting past religion opens us to the rest of the world, all of God’s creation, more love, more understanding and the courage to follow our heart and experience whatever interests us. Thabk you for opening so many hearts and eyes.
Thank you, I’m not of any religion Maryann, but I believe in God and spiritual life.
Thank you for sharing your gifts. Imagine one religion. Would solve plenty of problems.
❤thank you so so much ! I honor your spirit as I do all. Thank you ! Imagine all the world living as one ❤
Great segment 👏 🙏✌️🤍💫
Wonderful Maryann✨💛💫…Thank you for all you bring forward…
Yes “Imagine” amazing song. Thank you, John Lennon 💛
When I left Christianity was when I was told to be a serious Christian I had to proselytize to others - in other words judge them and tell them they are living wrong and will go to hell unless they agree with me. This never made sense.
I studied Buddhism and now understand the Bible much better than before.
I was raised Catholic as well. And I agree with you 100% regarding (organized) religion. 😊
All 6.82k of us are with you and we can Imagine🧡
Marianne, I adore you and highly respect you and your work. I'm so glad you're addressing the so-called Christians who are so busy being judgemental that they don't see the "mote" in their own eyes. You've reflected the position of many of us in today's world. Being a spiritual person is far preferable to being a rigid, blind believer of every word written in the Bible. I fail to see how wearing a cross precludes what you do. The Bible is full of prophets and you are simply a modern day prophet. Please continue to wear your cross and your memento of your love for your mother. And please continue your work. It's very important to a lot of us out here in the nebulous cyberspace.
Keep wearing your cross MaryAnn, & I’ll keep wearing one of mine. If magas who advocate for cruelty across the board can wear theirs, so can peace loving ppl like you. I’m a devote Episcopalian & I also read the cards.
One of the best parts of Judaism in its pure form is that we do not judge human beings for their religious, cultural beliefs that bring no harm to others. I have never judged anyone by their religious or cultural beliefs. In any case, tarot, astrology, astronomy, mathematics, science comes from the ancestral home of the Jews in modern day Iraq and Iran. I see no issues with these interesting exercises in learning.
I grew up with many indigenous families that had been severely damaged as children by the residential schools. I invited my best friends family to my wedding because I would’ve honoured to be there. Their eldest son was my best friend. The father of the family took me aside and explained he could not attend our wedding in any religious ground because of the trauma, the things he and his wife encountered in residential schools. It was my second time of awareness in regards to this horrible issue. I understood. He took me by the shoulders and blessed me in lieu of attendance. It meant a lot to me.
As for Christian texts, the English never matches the Greek or Aramaic. I have read both. Prophecy in Jewish, Christian and Muslim sacred texts exists in all three. Btw, not all of Corinthians, and especially Timothy, Peter were written by either man or Paul. They are later editions to their encounters . That’s why it’s contradictory. Likewise what is know as the Christian Old Testament. The list of gifts is definitely Pauline, as in Paul’s writings. These are the earliest collections of his writings.
My sister and I attended a Church of England primary school. We had never been Christened, and were told by the priest that we would both go to hell when we die ! How evil is that. Growing up and having many spiritual experience’s myself I am safe in the knowledge that when I meet my maker that will not be the case. Thank you Maryann for all your work. Much love ❤️
Just my thought- anyone who is critiquing your wearing anything at all is not worth a second glance. What you choose to wear or not wear is your right.
You remind me, thank you, to find something that represents my mother who died young, cancer, 2008. I feel her a lot but I should find something, I need reminders. Once, she came to me in a dream, I was upset that she was gone and that my sister had locked away all of her things and out of spite never let me have anything of hers. My mother said, “Look at your hand.” And I was confused, she said it again and still I didn’t understand. She didn’t say it in words but when I woke up I understood, she was saying I didn’t need any thing to remind me, just be aware that my physical form IS a keepsake, my own hand. ❤
My take on it is that the purpose of a religion is to prepare a person to live a spiritual life that will be less dependent upon a religion than on acquired inner strength to make good decisions and act with compassion.
thank you for the remainer of who I am with you with all your said ,
Thank you for the mature grounded information. I have tried going to a number of different churches and was never successful in any of them. But when I'm alone in my library meditating I feel very close to the creator. Churches are all about judging people and one upmanship. And gossip. I can do without, thank you.
I was born into a Catholic family but we stopped going to church when I was five. I had the freedom to explore many religions and ended up on a more spiritual path.
I worked for a man who had a mission from source, he would say God, to construct a gold cross specifically for the purpose of communicating with God. He gave me the prototype, gold plated. Very special to me. Recently, a Psychic told me there was negative energy attached to it. Now I'm confused what to do. I thought it was made with a pure purpose.
Sorry you received a negative comment.
I was done with “religion “ long ago, most importantly above all else you my dear look exceptionally radiant today…❤️
I have been attempting to achieve a balance between spiritually and my religion.