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The Author

Betty Conrad Adam, an Episcopal priest, is resident Canon Theologian at Christ Church Cathedral, Houston, and spiritual director of the Magdalene Community. She holds a PhD in philosphy from Rice University and was a recipient of a Merrill Fellowship at the Harvard Divinity School.

The Book

The Magdalene Mystique retells the story of Mary Magdalene for our time. As the consummate “other” who is mislabelled and demonized, the Magdalene becomes an ancestor who can help us bridge our cultural and religious divisions. Her lost Gospel tells us how a more deeply connected consciousness can happen to all of us and how we can be lead into a “shared peace.”

The CD

The Magdalene Mystique: Songs From Within by Anita Kruse is a companion to the book, The Magdalene Mystique. The music that accompanies our services can be found on this CD along with voices from other religious traditions. You will find this music helpful for private devotion or for use in your community.

Magdalene Community March 2007

posted March 14th, 2007 at 4:21 pm by Betty

Photo of Magdalene Community outside the Rothko Chapel, March 2007

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We need more Father Matthews

posted March 14th, 2007 at 1:55 pm by Betty

Father Matthew is a priest in Yonkers New York. He obviously “gets” Mary Magdalene. He does a great job of explaining what happened in a clever video.

Another remarkable video by Father Matthew is “Diversity in Faith”. Father Matthew is basically describing “the Other” that we refer to in the Magdalene Community. Check out more of Father Matthew on YouTube. father matthew diversity episcopal mary magdalene religion