Contemplating God's Work in Mary Magdalene
A weekend to (re)discover the figure of Mary Magdalene
Contemplating God's Work in Mary Magdalene
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Time set apart to nourish our spiritual life by contemplating God's work in Saint Mary Magdalene
- We will examine the Scriptures, taking care not to conflate the 3 women from the Gospel that Western Church tradition has often identified with Saint Magdalene: Mary of Magdala, the woman who poured perfume in the house of Simon the Pharisee, and the sister of Lazarus and Martha.
- These 3 figures, especially Mary of Magdala, will call us to conversion, to strengthen and renew our missionary being, our attachment to Christ.
- With Magdalene, we will return to the primacy of God who saves.
- Disciple and servant, she will lead us to examine this heart-to-heart relationship of the saved with the Master, to be at his service personally and in community.
- It is in the blindness of tears, preoccupied with earthly concerns, that the Risen One reveals himself to her. "Faith does not come without trial, difficulty, and misunderstanding."
Retreat led by Catherine SABA, catechumenate coordinator for the Diocese of Marseille.
- We will need to examine our own paths of faith to discern how Christ meets us in our weaknesses.
- Finally joyful, Mary Magdalene the enthusiast announces to her brothers the incredible news of the resurrection.
- We may be able to identify how, driven by the Holy Spirit, we carry the Word to witness to everyone the Good News of God's infinite love.
- Arrival on Friday, June 12 at 5:00 PM with a social time and Vespers celebrated with the community.
- Ends on Sunday at 4:00 PM.
- Opportunity to attend the divine offices with the community and to meet with a Sister.
- Catherine Pagès (ISTR-ICM) will respond to your inquiries.
Practical information:
- Please bring your own sheets and towels.
- Full board at the abbey.
- The nearest train station is Carpentras.
- For any details, please contact the guest mistress.
Financial participation:
- Registration fee: €90 payable to ICM, to be sent upon registration
- Accommodation with full board: between €100 and €124 per person, according to each person's means, to be paid at the abbey on site.