Episode Details

Let's go to France! Join Nan Balfour as she guides you on an audio pilgrimage to the village of St. Maximin, in the South of France, and visit the Basilica of St. Mary Magdalene. Also on this week's itinerary is a visit to a Dominican Monastery, built at the base of a magnificent rock known as St. Baume, and climb the forest trail populated with centuries-old oratories to the cave grotto of St. Mary Magdalene and the Chapel of Penance. Nan will also discuss what it looks like, its history, and its tradition in relation to St. Mary Magdalene.

During our journey, you will hear about:

• Who is St. Mary Magdalene and how it is believed she came to France?
• The Basilica named for her and discuss its architecture and history.
• The Dominican Monastery known as St. Baume and more! 

Click here for photos, additional resources, and a map view of St. Mary Magdalene's Basilica.

Jewel for the Journey:

"Each person is a love story that God writes on this earth. Each one of us is God's love story." - Excerpt From Extended Quote from General Audience of 17 May 2017 | Francis (vatican.va)

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