MARY, CALLED THE MAGDALENE
JESUS, CALLED THE CHRIST
June 1-3, 2012
Facilitator:
Deacon Charles “Red” Cheever
A Woman and a Man; the Beloved Disciple and the Christ; history and legend;
faith and spirit; wisdom and truth. These binaries open up to mystery. This retreat
will focus on the Magdalene and her relation to the Christ by looking at the New
Testament, Cynthia Bourgeault’s book and selected non-canonical gospels (in that
order). Rev. Bourgeault divides her book into three parts: Mary Magdalene as
Apostle; Mary Magdalene as Beloved; and Mary Magdalene as Unitive Wisdom.
To study Mary Magdalene is to study discipleship; what does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus the Christ? To be a disciple is to become an apostle: one sent to announce the Good News and to co-create the Kingdom of God (with God!). Discipleship is transformation; transformation is Metanoia. This retreat will explore - - in theory and in practice - - transformation in Christ.
Texts that will be used:
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Cynthia Bourgeault, The Meaning of Mary Magdalene, Discovering the Woman at the Heart of Christianity. Boston: Shambhala, 2010. ISBN 978-1-59030-495-2
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The Holy Bible, (any modern annotated edition)
Recommended Reading:
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Cynthia Bourgeault, The Wisdom Jesus, Transforming Heart and mind—a New Perspective on Christ and His Message. Revised Edition. Boston: Shambhala, 2008. ISBN 978-1-59030-580-5
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Bruno Barnhart, The Future of Wisdom, Toward a Rebirth of Sapiential Christianity, New York: Continuum, 2008. ISBN 978-8264-1932-3
| TIMES:
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Friday, (check- in from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm) Dinner @6:15 pm Sunday, (after lunch at 12:00 noon) |
| COST:
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$185 resident /$145 commuter ($75 non-refundable deposit ) |