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Melanie Reed's avatar

You were (my) Mary Shine this moment. Profound heart writing. Thanks for paving the way, Week One. May you be blessed beyond belief.

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Catherine's avatar

🙏💙

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Michsus's avatar

You should make sure you have Ste-Maries-de-la-Mer (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer) on your itinerary. In the 15th century, someone discovered the relics of Mary of Clopas and Mary Salome, who were said to have arrived in France by sea together with Mary Magdalene.

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Catherine's avatar

Yes! The itinerary also includes Ste. Baume (the main focus), Chartres, and Rennes-le-Chateau.

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Michsus's avatar

You will be transformed by this trip. The Mary Mythology is so strong (especially in the south of France). Bon voyage!

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Catherine's avatar

that is exactly what I needed to hear 💙🙏

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Madeleine Ann Eames's avatar

I am also drawn there end of October on a solo pilgrimage. So much of what you wrote lights me up and also deep grief. Thank you.

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Catherine's avatar

rich light and deep grief are often sisters, journeying hand in hand 💙

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Patricia Russo's avatar

I love every word of this, and I'm ready to welcome you sister! Thank you for sharing your heart here... Mary is waiting... ❤️

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Catherine's avatar

Thank YOU for being a catalyst for this 🙏💙

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Joanna Bloor's avatar

Of COURSE you were a musical theatre nut. And I will join you in all things Webber. Even some of the more obscure ones like Aspects of Love. I will also take my tiny claim to fame, his mother-in-law taught me how to ride a horse.

The south of France is always a yes. And remember, bread, cheese and wine are also a yes there too. :)

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Catherine's avatar

Indeed I was! I am delighted that we share this -- and even more delighted that you have that wonderful connection!

Bread, cheese, and wine are going to be my entire diet this coming week :)

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