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Suggested Reading for Chartres Pilgrims
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Books about Chartres Cathedral and Labyrinths |
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Chartres Cathedral
by Malcolm Miller
A wonderful overview (with lots of
photos) of the Cathedral by Malcolm Miller who has been
the official tour guide for Chartres for years.
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Walking a Sacred Path: Rediscovering the Labyrinth As a
Spiritual Tool
by Lauren Artress
An in depth guide and “must read” to
learn the history of the labyrinth and to experience a
good foundational understanding of this ancient
spiritual tool.
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Praying the Labyrinth: A Journal for Spiritual
Exploration
by Jill Kimberly Hartwell
Geoffrion, Lauren Artress
Spiritual inspiration for walking the labyrinth.
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Chartres Cathedral: Image of the Heavenly
Jerusalem
by Anne Prache
Translated from French.
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Chartres: The Masons who Built a Legend
by John James
Information regarding the construction of
Chartres.
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The Age of Pilgrimage: The Medieval Journey to
God
by Jonathan Sumption
One of Dana’s personal favorites. A great overview of
the flavor and purpose of medieval pilgrimage.
Inspiration for your sacred imagination.
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The Way of the Traveler
by Joseph Dispenza
An important book for deepening the
spiritual process of pilgrimage (travel).
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Art of Pilgrimage: The Seeker's Guide to Making Travel Sacred
by Philip Cousineau
A guidebook for understanding the mystery
and possibilities of pilgrimage.
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Books about the Divine
Feminine and Mary |
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Hail Holy Queen
by Scott Hahn
Hail, Holy Queen
melds autobiographical reflections, scriptural
interpretation, and historical anecdotes in an
accessible style to clarify some sophisticated points of
Catholic theology.
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Mary, A Flesh and Blood Biography
by Lesley Hazleton
Another of Dana’s favorites. This unusual
biography blends imagination and fact in an exquisitely
told tale about the most reveled and admired woman of
Christianity.
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Cathedral of the Black Madonna: The Druids and
the Mysteries of Chartres
by Jean Markale
An investigation of the symbolism of the
cathedral, which sits on an ancient druidic sacred site
and incorporates both Christian and pagan images,
particularly its dedication to the black Madonna.
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The Return of the Mother
by Andrew Harvey
A discussion of the manifestations of the Divine Mother
or feminine principle in Hindu, Sufi, Buddhist, and
Christian teachings.
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French Language and Culture |
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Everything French Phrase Book
by Laura K. Lawless
Useful French phrases.
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When in France Do as the French
Do
by Ross Steele
Culture and Etiquette tips for traveling
in France.
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Beguines and Beguine Spirituality |
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Brides in the Desert: The Spirituality of the
Beguines
by Saskia Murk-Jansen
A comprehensive historical/spiritual look
at this very important women’s movement.
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Women's Lives in Medieval Europe: A Sourcebook
by Emilie Amt
Historical information pertaining to how
women lived and were perceived by the medieval culture.
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Women in Medieval Europe: 1200 – 1500
by Jennifer Ward
Historical overview of women’s life in
the Middle Ages.
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Feminine Christian Mystics |
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Illuminations of Hildegard of Bingen
Edited by Matthew Fox
A beautiful book full of Hildegard’s images and visions.
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Visions and Longings: Medieval
Women Mystics
by Monica Furlong
A sampler of mystics including Julian of Norwich and
Heloise
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Enduring Grace: Living Portraits of Seven Women Mystics
by Carol Lee Flinders
Wonderful view of Julian of Norwich, Mechtild of
Magdeburg, Saint Theresa of Avila and others.
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