Pictures and Singing by Yeshe Matthews
Yeshe Meryemana Matthews Robles is Priestess & Sibyl of Tsogyal Lhamo Drayang Ling, the Mount Shasta Goddess Temple.
The grotto of Mary Magdalene, also known as the Sainte-Baume cave, is a significant Christian pilgrimage site located in the Sainte-Baume Regional Nature Park in France. Tradition holds that Mary Magdalene, a disciple of Jesus, lived in this cave for 30 years after evangelizing Provence. The grotto is a place of prayer and reflection, drawing pilgrims and visitors seeking a connection to the saint and her story.
The grotto can be reached by hiking through the forest, offering a chance to experience the beauty of the natural surroundings.
Salve Regina
Hail, holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope.
The Salve Regina, or "Hail Holy Queen," is a Marian hymn and prayer in the Catholic Church, expressing devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. It translates to "Hail Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope," and is traditionally sung or recited, often at the end of each mystery of the Rosary or as a final antiphon at Compline.
The prayer directly addresses Mary as "Queen," "Mother of Mercy," and "our life, our sweetness, and our hope," highlighting her role as a source of comfort, guidance, and salvation for humanity.
The work was composed during the Middle Ages and originally appeared in Latin, the prevalent language of Western Christianity until modern times.
The prayer offers comfort and hope in times of difficulty, reminding the faithful of Mary's love and protection.
