Deep in the cliffs of Provence lies a mountain cave holding thousands of years of mystery. Join us as we explore the Grotto of Mary Magdalene at Sainte-Baume, tracing a journey that moved from a sail-less raft on the Mediterranean to a silent sanctuary 3,000 feet in the sky.
Follow in Mary Magdalene’s footsteps to discover Sainte-Croix in Provence, France. Learn about a miracle and a fragment of the True Cross of Jesus Christ.
What if you could follow in the footsteps of Mary Magdalene, from the shores of Southern France to the mountain cave where tradition says she spent her final years? In this first reflection, journey with me to Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer in the Camargue, where ancient traditions tell of Mary Magdalene’s arrival in Provence and consider what her faith can teach us about trusting God when the future is uncertain.
Have you ever seen a place so wonderful that you rush right in, hoping its beauty will fill you from the inside out? I hope you find something this week … Continue reading Sammygram: Finding Beauty
The Great Creator dances for the universe in the Aurora Borealis that sweeps across the sky, and He is in the single ray of sunshine that gently caresses your face. The Great Creator sings His song to the world in the thundering waterfall, and He whispers to you on the afternoon breeze.
The Mistral has raged for the past few days, a freezing wind from the north that knows no mercy. This wind doesn’t whisper; it roars. You don’t bargain with it; … Continue reading Finding Light and Wisdom in the Maddening Mistral
Last weekend, we visited a small village in the Languedoc region of Southern France. On a little street was a water fountain. Sammy was thirsty, and with a few pumps, … Continue reading Led to Believe
Last weekend, Sammy and I hiked from Sainte Croix to La Couronne. A trail along the white cliffs that we have walked countless times. Under the blue skies, the waves … Continue reading Pulled off the Path
Amy L. Griffin 