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“And behold a woman that was in the city, a sinner… brought an alabaster box of ointment; and standing behind at his feet, she began to wash his feet with tears.” Luke 7:37–38
It begins today. Please join me in praying for a special intention. From Mystical Theology:
Saint Mary Magdalen, beloved disciple of the Lord, who wast forgiven much and didst love much in return, lead us in the way of conversion, purity of heart, and steadfast devotion to Christ. Teach us to serve God and our neighbor with generous hearts, offering ourselves freely unto Him who hath given us all things.
Thou, who didst remain faithful at the foot of the Cross beside the Blessed Virgin Mary and Saint John, obtain for us the grace to persevere in faith, to remain steadfast in hope amid trials, and to unite our sufferings with those of Christ.
At the dawn of Easter, seeking the Lord with tears beside the empty tomb, thou didst encounter the Risen Christ and wast chosen to proclaim His victory over death. Help us to believe that life is stronger than death, mercy greater than sin, and divine love triumphant over every darkness.
Faithful witness of the Resurrection and herald of hope, intercede for us before the throne of God, especially for the intention we now place in thy care (mention your intention).
Through thy prayers, may we persevere in the friendship of Christ and one day rejoice with thee in the glory of His heavenly kingdom. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Litany of St. Mary Magdalene
On the conclusion of the novena, the Litany may be offered.
For Private Use Only.
Lord, have mercy on us,
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us,
Christ, graciously hear us.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us.
St. Mary Magdalen, pray for us.
Sister of Martha and Lazarus, pray for us.
Thou who didst enter the Pharisee's house to anoint the feet of Jesus, pray for us.
Who didst wash His feet with thy tears, pray for us.
Who didst dry them with thy hair, pray for us.
Who didst cover them with kisses, pray for us.
Who wast vindicated by Jesus before the proud Pharisee, pray for us.
Who from Jesus received the pardon of thy sins, pray for us.
Who before darkness wast restored to light, pray for us.
Mirror of penance, pray for us.
Disciple of Our Lord, pray for us.
Wounded with the love of Christ, pray for us.
Most dear to the Heart of Jesus, pray for us.
Constant woman, pray for us.
Last at the Cross of Jesus, first at His tomb, pray for us.
Thou who wast the first to see Jesus risen, pray for us.
Whose forehead was sanctified by the touch of thy risen Master, pray for us.
Apostle of apostles, pray for us.
Who didst choose the “better part,” pray for us.
Who lived for many years in solitude being miraculously fed, pray for us.
Who wast visited by Angels seven times a day, pray for us.
Sweet advocate of sinners, pray for us.
Spouse of the King of Glory, pray for us.
V. Saint Mary Magdalen, earnestly intercede for us with thy Divine Master,
R. That we may share thy happiness in Heaven.
Let us pray.
May the glorious merits of blessed Mary Magdalene, we beseech Thee, O Lord, make our offerings acceptable to Thee, for Thine only begotten Son vouchsafed graciously to accept the humble service she rendered. We ask this through Him Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, God forever and ever. R. Amen.
May the prayers of blessed Mary Magdalen help us, O Lord, for it was in answer to them that Thou didst call her brother Lazarus, four days after death, back from the grave to life, Who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost, Unity in Trinity, world without end. R. Amen.
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