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THE MEANING OF MARY MAGDALENE
March 4-6, 2011
REGISTRATION COMPLETELY CLOSED
IMPORTANT NOTICE Registrants for this retreat are asked to park in the Lake Lot (map can be viewed and printed here). Please read the Welcome Letter Please read the Retreat Schedule
Retreat Highlights Join us for an in-depth encounter with Mary Magdalene, informed by the wisdom of the ages-old Christian contemplative tradition. Mary Magdalene is one of the most influential symbols in the history of Christianity—yet, if you look in the Bible, you will find only a handful of verses that speak of her. How did she become such a compelling saint in the face of such paltry evidence? In her effort to answer that question, Cynthia Bourgeault examines the Bible, church tradition, art, legend, and newly discovered texts to see what is there. She then applies her own reasoning and intuition, informed by the wisdom of the ages-old Christian contemplative tradition. What emerges is a view of Mary Magdalene as Jesus’ most important disciple, the one he considered to understand his teaching best. That teaching was characterized by a nondualistic approach to the world and by a deep understanding of the value of the feminine. Learn how an understanding of Mary Magdalene can revitalize contemporary Christianity, how Christians and others can, through her, find their way to Jesus’ original teachings and apply them to their modern lives. This is a silent retreat grounded in meditation/centering prayer. Retreat will include
Cynthia Bourgeault is an Episcopal priest who leads lectures, workshops, and retreats across the U.S. She is the author of numerous other books, including Chanting the Psalms, The Wisdom Jesus, and Centering Prayer and Inner Awakening.
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