July 2015
In July 2015 Brigid’s Place will host a monumental, first-ever national month-long festival to reshape the legacy of Mary Magdalene. The Many Faces of Mary Magdalene invites all people to celebrate and re-imagine the beloved disciple of Jesus, the one who received the first revelation of his resurrection from the dead. Through art, scholarship, spiritual practices, and dynamic teaching about Mary Magdalene, a new vision of the Magdalene will form as we find our own story intertwined with a woman of immeasurable beauty and faith capable of turning hearts toward the good.
The Many Faces of Mary Magdalene Workshop with Kayleen Asbo, invites all people, no matter what spiritual or religious background, to celebrate and re-imagine this beloved disciple, and some say First Apostle of Jesus – the one who embodied the full unitive meaning of the teachings of Jesus.
Transform your story through artist renditions, transformational story telling, spiritual practices brought forward from ancient times, sacred music, contemplation, and dynamic teaching about Mary Magdalene. Dr Asbo’s teachings are cherished worldwide to help you discover the full spectrum of your own story intertwined with that of the Magdalene – a flesh and blood woman and beloved teacher capable of reminding us of who we are in our wholeness.
Featured Festival Event
July 24-25, 2015: Mary Magdalene Workshop with Dr. Kayleen Asbo
Christ Church Cathedral, Reynolds Hall
1117 Texas Ave., Houston TX 77002
Friday Evening: 7-9pm
Saturday: 9:00am-6:30pm
$197 per person
Seating is Limited, Register Early
Refund Policy: We are unable to give refunds after July 1st. Thank you.
Registration Includes:
Entrance to all sessions
Refreshments Friday Evening, Saturday Morning
Saturday Lunch, Light Reception Saturday Evening
Free Parking in Cathedral Garage
“Beware of those who say, ‘ Here it is’ or ‘There it is’,
for the kingdom of God dwells within you”
– The Gospel of Mary
Mary Magdalene stands at the very heart of the Christian contemplative tradition, and also transcends all religious boundaries. Her composite picture from scripture reveals a woman of courage able to witness profound suffering and yet also open new life, joy and hope. For many contemporary seekers, Mary Magdalene represents an archetypal figure who points the way to a deeply embodied spiritual pathway that affirms the goodness of creation and the wisdom that can be found within the depths of each human heart. In this two-day workshop, we will:
-Explore the Mary Magdalene of history, through scripture and her profound and lasting impact on the contemplative tradition, particularly within French Orthodox and Benedictine monastic communities.
-Discover the Mary Magdalene of art, music and myth through a slideshow of over 300 masterworks from across the centuries.
-Celebrate Mary Magdalene as an archetypal figure of anthropos, a fully realized human being of great spiritual power who points the way to integration and wholeness, particularly as revealed in the Gospel of Mary.
– Engage in the ancient contemplative practices that connect us with our own inner wisdom: chanting psalms, Lectio Divina and walking the labyrinth
Schedule
riday Evening: 7:00 – 8:00 pm Opening Lecture with Sacred art pictoral
8:00 – 9:00 pm Labyrinth walk with Dr Asbo’s live music
Saturday: 9:00 -10:00am Opening Circle and Prayer
10:00 -12:00am Mary Magdalene in History and Art
12:00 -12:30pm Contemplative service of prayer
12:30 – 1:30pm Lunch
1:30 – 2:00pm Guided image meditation and journaling
2:00 – 3:15pm The Magdalenian Roots of the Contemplative Christian Tradition
3:15 – 3:30pm Break
3:30 – 4:00pm The Gospel of Mary and Lectio Divina
4:00 – 5:00pm Questions, Reflections and Closing Prayer
5:00 – 5:30pm Break
5:30 – 6:30pm Light H’ors D’oeuvres Reception
*Please note registration does not include accommodations. If you are traveling from out of town or would like to stay downtown Friday evening we recommend The Magnolia Hotel or The Sam Houston Hotel as they are adjacent to Christ Church Cathedral. Parking is included in the Cathedral garage for both Friday Evening and Saturday all day. Thank you.
Co-Chairs
Sandy Castillo and Sarah Gish
Host Committee
Rev. Betty Adam
Sally Bartolameolli
Bridgitt Dickey
Jennifer Embry
Traci Fowler
Dorothy Gibbons
Thank You To These Sponsors and Community Partners:
Fierce Story Re-Maker Sponsor $1500+
Rev. Betty Adam
Dorothy Gibbons
Mary Gracely
Mary McKerall
Light Bearer Sponsor $500+
Jennifer Embry
Nancy Hannan
Deborah Lindeen
Pam Lyle
Bobbie Ann Oldfield
Kathy Welch
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