Mary Magdalene and the Mystics

Mary Magdalene and the Mystics

Mondays, 3:00 p.m. –  4:30 p.m. ET on Zoom

September 22, 2025 – May 4 2026

or, for a shorter session

September 22 – November 17, 2025

Gather with us as we explore the life of Mary Magdalene through the lens of Cynthia Bourgeault and several women mystics devoted to Mary. Whether this is your first time learning about the journey of Mary Magdalene, or you are continuing on from previous circles, we will explore new learnings and invitations. What is there to learn about the life of Mary Magdalene? Why did certain mystics resonate with Mary Magdalene and how is that expressed in their spiritual life and writing? Is there more to learn from the mystics about Mary Magdalene and ourselves?

Our central reading throughout the weeks will be The Meaning of Mary Magdalene: Discovering the Woman at the Heart of Christianity, by Cynthia Bourgeault, modern-day mystic, Episcopal priest, and writer.  In addition, select readings by these and other mystics who were deeply influenced by Mary Magdalene will be considered and shared by email: Teresa of Avila, Thérèse of Lisieux, and Catherine of Siena.  Like other contemplative book circles, we will read our book and the select readings slowly with ample time together for wondering out loud, experiencing the invitations offered, and listening to one another.

September 22 – November 17, including holiday breaks   — 9 session –  $90  (This is a good selection if you are only able to sign up for a portion of the circle. Simply let us know if you change your mind and we can adjust your registration!)

September 2025 – May 4 2026,  including holiday breaks   —  27 sessions –  $250

Please register (HERE).

Find the book at your favorite bookseller or support us by purchasing it at The Retreat House Bookshop: 

https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-meaning-of-mary-magdalene-discovering-the-woman-at-the-heart-of-christianity-cynthia-bourgeault/9663152?aid=19040&ean=9781590304952&listref=mystics-and-mysticism

Find the book at Amazon:

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