France

For ages pilgrims have found healing and solace in Our Lady, the Divine Mother, and in St. Mary Magdalene, and the Black Madonnas. Imagine standing on the shores where Mary Magdalene and the 72 apostles sailed after the crucifixion. Together we’ll explore the medieval tradition of Mary Magdalene, the patron saint of devotion. Wade into the salty Mediterranean for a purification ritual that creates space for sorrow, hope and joy. Our pilgrimage concludes with a candle-lit procession in Chartres Cathedral after hours. This centuries-old tradition was practiced by countless pilgrims before us. Meander through the passageways and emerge into the heart of the sanctuary to walk the world famous labyrinth. Celebrate in community as our combined voices ascend from the crypts into the cavernous vaults of the Cathedral. We are grateful to Chartres Cathedral for their permission of exclusive access for this visit. If you yearn for a sanctuary from the chaos of the world and space to release your burdens, the treasures of this pilgrimage await you.