Our Patroness
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Saint Mary MagdalenThe Lord said to Mary Magdalen,Go to my brothers and tell them:I am going to my Father and your Father,to my God and your God. John 20:17Mary of Magdala was known for having seven demons driven out of her before her love was transformed and directed by Christ. Her conversion brought her to such great devotion to Christ that she followed him, standing loyally and faithfully nearby during his arrest and crucifixion. She was the first to see and speak to the Risen Christ and was commissioned by Him to announce His Resurrection to the world. From that point, she was known as the “Apostle to the Apostles”. She, along with the Apostles, received the gifts of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost and went out into the world proclaiming the Good News. She spent the last 30 years of her life as a contemplative hermit. Her feast day is JULY 22.
Prayer to Saint Mary Magdalen
Saint Mary Magdalen, woman of many sins, who by conversion became the beloved follower of Jesus, thank you for your witness that Jesus forgives through the miracle of love. You, who already possess eternal happiness in His glorious presence, please intercede for me, so that some day I may share in the same everlasting joy. Amen.
LITANY OF SAINT MARY MAGDALEN
Lord, have mercy on us...Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us...Christ hear us. Christ, graciously hear us.
God, the Father of Heaven...Have mercy on us.
God, the Son, Redeemer of the world...Have mercy on us.
God, the Holy Spirit...Have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, One God...Have mercy on us.
Holy Mary, Mother of God...Pray for us. Response: PRAY FOR US
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Saint Mary Magdalen, to whom Christ first appeared after t he Resurrection...
Saint Mary Magdalen, who first announced the miracle of the Resurrection to the world...
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