Encountering Your Home in the Black Madonna of Saint-Gervazy
Encountering Your Home in the Black Madonna of Saint-The journey has just begun. As children of the Black Madonna, we have a sacred mother who knows what it’s like to be lost, stolen, hopeless, confused and imprisoned. If, at the conclusion of this pilgrimage we still feel lost, we can trust that the Black Madonna understands us, would never judge us and welcomes us as we continue on our journeys. In this session, Christena will guide us as we bring our still “lost” parts of ourselves to the Black Madonna of Saint-Gervazy and allow Her to wrap us in Her homey blanket of love.
In this session you will:
Reflect on and identify where this pilgrimage has led you – the truths you’ve encountered, the healing you’ve experienced -- and also the pain and uncertainty that remains
Engage in an embodied practice of hope
Listen to the longing of your soul as you identify the creative next steps for your liberation journey
Participate in a sacred closing ceremony and mutual blessing with your fellow pilgrims.
additional resources
A special note from Christena: Beloved pilgrims, you do not need to “prepare” for each pilgrimage stop. Please come as you are. The Black Madonna doesn't need you to "study" and "practice" incessantly in order to be on this journey. However, we are offering additional resources as a way to support and nourish you on this journey and as a point of connection between you and your fellow pilgrims.