The Black Madonna Speaks

Our Lady of Myans is one of the oldest recorded Black Madonnas in Europe, yet her origins are unknown. In spite of the lack of a genesis narrative, this Madonna is renown for her miracles. The Shrine to Our Lady of Myans is part of a community where the Rosary is thought to have originated, and has been practiced constantly for centuries.

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Neill Reilly is the author of The Marian Way of Heart Knowledge: From Mary Through St. John's Gospel to Rudolf Steiner's Philosophy of Freedom. In honor of International Women's Day and Women's History Month, Reilly gives a heartfelt interview on his life long journey with one of the most influential women in all of History: The Virgin Mary. 

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https://steinerbooks.presswarehouse.com/browse/author/169a397c-5cdc-4f92-8a5a-2302f8d5a605/Neill-Reilly?page=1

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The shrine dedicated to the Black Madonna in episode is nestled in the mountains in Piedmont, Italy and is part of a series of nine sacred sites which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Our Lady of Oropa is a beloved Black Madonna whose history encompasses nearly 2000 years of Christianity.

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The Theotokos of Zoodochos Pege is also known as The Virgin of the Healing Spring, and has been part of Orthodox Christian Pilgrimage since the times of the Byzantine Empire. Theotokos, God Bearer, also birthed a new Iconography, presenting the Virgin and Child in a chalice of water above a healing fountain. This weeks episode is also a fundraiser for quake victims of the recent events in Turkey and Syria. Please donate what you can to any or all of the following organization. As today is Ash Wednesday, we can all focus our Lenten prayers on Ukraine, Russia, Syria and Turkey during this time of reflection and transformation. Blessings on your Journey!

The White Helmets are volunteers who have been operating in Syria for many years. They help evacuate people from dangerous areas and offer medical help.
https://www.whitehelmets.org/en/

AKUT Search and Rescue Association. They are a non-governmental organization offering emergency and disaster relief to people caught up in natural disasters in Turkey.

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AHBAP an independent civilian organization that offers disaster relief to communities in need across Turkey. https://ahbap.org/disasters-turkey

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Our Lady of Fourvière is a lesser known Black Madonna with a vast history reflecting the region of Lyon. Connecting Ephesus with Gaul through to modern mysticism, Our Lady of Fourvière offers a unique glimpse into the evolution of the Divine Feminine in the last 8000 years. 

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For a detailed itinerary and booking form for In Search of Sacred Origins in Africa the Golden Heart of the World September 12-25 http://www.sophiaservices.ca/

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For the upcoming tour, In Search of Sacred Origins in Africa: The Golden Heart of the World, author and host Stephanie Georgieff will be giving several talks in Namibia in September, 2023. This episode will explore some of the background of the Sacred Origins of Black Madonnas, from the mists of cosmic history up to the recent archeologic discoveries in Southern Africa. Our Lady of Halle, in Belgium is an excellent example of how this epic background is evident in Black Madonnas throughout Europe. If you would like more information on the tour to Namibia, please visit the links for the podcast and Youtube video outlining the itinerary and themes of the trip. 

Podcast on Sacred Origins https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/YQynbIcDEwb

Youtube Video on Sacred Origins https://youtu.be/tly96XAichM

For a complete Itinerary and Booking Form, please visit  http://www.sophiaservices.ca/

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Welcome to 2023! So far, it has been quite dramatic, but fear not, good things are coming our way! This week's episode features the  planner and leader of the upcoming trip with host Stephanie Georgieff to Namibia in September 2023. In Search of Sacred Origins in Africa: The Golden Heart of the World will take place from September 12 - 25, 2023, and will feature a combination of intimate talks on the subject with author and host of The Black Madonna Speaks, combined with a breathtaking exploration of the natural beauty of Southwestern Africa. At the time of this posting, there are only 4 spaces left for this life changing experience. For information, a complete itinerary and booking form, please visit http://www.sophiaservices.ca/. The interview fills in the gaps, and you can also view a video at The Heart of the Black Madonna Youtube Channel @  https://youtu.be/tly96XAichM

I hope to see you in Namibia in September of 2023!

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Blessings to all this New Years Day of 2023! This Sunday posting of The Black Madonna Speaks will be the last Sunday Posting, and on January 4, will be returning to our healing Wednesday rhythm for posting. This first 2023 edition of The Black Madonna Speaks delves into the inspiration for the past and future programs, and also explores a Madonna sacred to Austrians. Carved in Linden wood, and granting miracles since the 1100's this Madonna is a lovely inspiration for the coming year.

If you would like more information, an itinerary and booking form for In Search of Sacred Origins; The Golden Heart of Africa please visit http://www.sophiaservices.ca/ where you can download both, and also contact Sarnia Guiton, the tour operator. Registration deadline is February 15, 2023, and is limited to 10 people. All participants in the tour will receive an advanced publication copy of Stephanie Georgieff's new book on themes covered in the tour The Black Madonna, Wisdom from the South.

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Blessings to all this Christmas Day 2022. In spite of global turmoil, political oppression and disenchantment with established religious traditions, the Holy Child came. Our current era is similar to that first Christmas, and yet we have an opportunity once again to manifest goodness, truth and beauty. May Peace Prevail on Earth! 

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The Fourth Week of Advent this year is special in that we have an entire week before Christmas. Sometimes the Fourth Sunday in Advent can be very close to Christmas, with only a few days to relish in the magic of this time of anticipation for new beginnings. The Fourth Week in terms of spiritual development, is the week of entering into the Temple of Wisdom. Our Lady of Le Puy will be the focus for this episode, as this Black Madonna has much to offer the special theme of the Week! 

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At the time of. this post, we are beginning the Third Week of Advent. It is also the Third Day in the Festival of The Virgin of Guadalupe. Host Stephanie Georgieff has written a book on this miracle, The Virgin of Guadalupe, Mysterious Messenger of Destiny, and has spoken on the topic in Europe, the United Kingdom, Canada and the USA. This episode looks at the similarities between the times of the First Christmas, The Apparitions as well as our current era. It is my hope you are inspired by these events as we embark on a new era in human evolution.  

https://www.amazon.com/Virgin-Guadalupe-Mysterious-Messenger-Destiny-ebook/dp/B083XDHQSK

https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Virgin-of-Guadalupe-Mysterious-Messenger-of-Destiny-Audiobook/B0872KRPZR

If you would like to read the Nican Mopohua in English https://springfieldop.org/wp-content/uploads/nican_mopohua_english.pdf

For a video and transcripts of Stephanie's April 2022 talk on The Virgin of Guadalupe, a $5.00 donation to Paypal will get you the link paypal.me/BlackMadonnaHeart

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For the Second Week in Advent, our focus is on the stained glass window of St Anne and the child Mary in Chartres Cathedral. 

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Blessings on your Advent Journey!

Welcome to the First Sunday in Advent! For the next few Sundays, The Black Madonna Speaks will explore the Divine Darkness of this special season leading up to Christmas. We hope this will be a sacred time for you as you prepare your hearts and souls for the birth of the Divine within!

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At the time of the posting of this episode, we are on the brink of Advent. Note that episodes will be posted on Sundays until Epiphany in celebration of this sacred time. Divine Darkness is a concept that is woven through The Black Madonna. As we explore this dark time of year in the Northern Hemisphere as well as ancient practices of Christianity, it is an invitation to honor our natural rhythms and create space for Divinity to speak to us.

The Books Recommended in this episode are

Waking Up to the Dark: The Black Madonna's Gospel for an Age of Extinction and Collapse by Clark Strand

 https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/waking-up-to-the-dark-clark-strand/1141100968

Mary and the Art of Prayer: The Hours of the Virgin in Medieval Christian Life and Thought by Rachel Fulton Brown

http://cup.columbia.edu/book/mary-and-the-art-of-prayer/9780231181686

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This episode will explore the many resources available through books, websites and libraries if you want to journey deeper with the Black Madonna. Host Stephanie Georgieff will share the resources she has been grateful for these past many years, from historical to academic, mystical and recent. For a full list of links, please visit The Heart of the Black Madonna Blog  https://blackmadonnaheart.blogspot.com/2022/10/black-madonna-resources.html

Georgieff's book, which is a lovely introduction to the subject can be ordered through Amazon, Barnes and Nobel, Kindle and Audible

https://booklaunch.io/blackstefka/black-madonna-mysterious-soul-companion

Blessings! 

The Virgin of Guadalupe of Mexico is one of the most beloved Madonnas in the world. Garnering more yearly pilgrims than the Vatican, the Image imprinted on the Tilma of a Nahuatl peasant nearly 500 years ago continues to defy logic. One of the more miraculous aspects of the Image of Guadalupe is the stars upon her mantle. This episode explores the mysteries behind what the stars represent as a lead up to the festival which happens in early December every year.

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The date of the publishing of this episode is during All Hallows Tide Triduun, from October 31st through November 2nd. Commonly known as Halloween, All Saints Day and All Souls day respectively, these are times to reflect on those who have passed. Our Lady of the Good Death from Clermont- Ferrand is a beautiful image for this season. 

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Leanne Olivier is a South African based artist and film producer exploring various themes of the Sacred Feminine. Olivier has taught and participated as a gallery curator at in the Department of Visual Arts at the Tshwane University of Technology at Pretoria. Employing mixed media based in semi-precious gems and other natural substances, Olivier's art is a true expression of the soul. https://www.leanneolivier.com/

Mont Saint Michel is the fairytale island castle with a UNESCO World Heritage Site status. Off the coast of Normandy, Mont Saint Michel is the most visited heritage site in all of France, which is saying quite a bit. With a history as turbulent as the rugged coastline it is part of, Mont Saint Michel is a fascinating testament to the evolution of the mysteries contributing to human consciousness through the ages. Mont Saint Michel has always had a dark goddess or a Black Madonna associated with its ritual communities. This episode will explore the Black Madonna of Mont Saint Michel and what she invites us to recognize in ourselves and in our current era. #TheBlackMadonna, #TheBlackMadonnaSpeaks, #DivineFeminine, #MontSaintMichel, #EsotericChristianity, #Anthroposophy