BEARERS OF AN IDLE TALE

The Madeleva Lecture in Spirituality addresses the silencing of women’s voices throughout church history, beginning with the apostles’ disbelief when Mary Magdalene first brought them the news of the resurrection. This lecture explores how women have been systematically excluded from spiritual leadership and recognition, despite their essential roles in the early Christian narrative. It highlights the importance of reclaiming women’s voices within the church and spirituality, advocating for a more inclusive and equal representation in religious history and practice.