Blessed is a collection of dramatic monologues that engage the gospel narratives surrounding Mary, the mother of Jesus, through the experiences of contemporary women. Bridging proclamation and protest through theater, the pieces invite the reader to stand at the intersection of faith and doubt alongside women giving birth to the Word in the world, women like Mary-broken and blessed.
God bless Jerusha Matsen Neal. This is the best work I've read this year. Maybe in years. It was nothing like I expected it to be and everything I needed. The line between theatre and sermon is craftfully carved through these pages. If you appreciate good preaching and good theatre, this is for you.