What makes this society different from a generic moms’ group is the spirit of the place. Magdalene has always been about redemption — welcoming the weary, the wandering, the “I don’t have it together.” That DNA runs through every Mother Lovers Society meeting.
: The society's activities and beliefs could contribute to a broader recognition and appreciation of the roles that Magdalene and St. Michael's play in spiritual traditions. mother lovers society magdalene st michaels
The Cathars of Southern France revered Mary Magdalene as a primary spiritual figure and believed in a dualist God (good vs. evil). Some historians suggest that splinter groups of Cathars, fleeing the Albigensian Crusade, took refuge near monasteries dedicated to St. Michael (such as Saint-Michel-de-Cuxa). These refugees allegedly formed secret "sodalities" that called themselves Amatores Matris —"Lovers of the Mother." "The Unseen Threads of Devotion: Unraveling the Mystique
Naturally, a society with this name has faced severe backlash. Dads are welcome
: Appears as an ex-lover of Magdalene in later volumes. Structure and Notable Installments