Traditional Catholic Novena
Novena to St. Mary Magdalen
A traditional Catholic novena to St. Mary Magdalen for converts, penitents, and those seeking mercy. Traditionally prayed July 13 through July 21.
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About This Novena
This prayer keeps St. Mary Magdalen close to the Gospel scene that made her an emblem of repentance and love. It asks not for vague inspiration but for tears, contrition, and a heart that cannot love anything more than Christ.
Traditionally prayed for
Often prayed for converts, penitents, those seeking mercy, and contemplative love of Christ.
Usual timing
July 13 through July 21
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Begin by recalling Mary Magdalen's loving repentance before Jesus.
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O Most merciful Jesus, I give Thee thanks for that work of piety which the blessed Mary Magdalen wrought on Thee when she washed Thy feet with her tears, and wiped them with the hair of her head, and kissed them and anointed them with fragrant ointment; whereby she obtained from Thee such signal grace that Thou didst pour into her heart and soul so great love of Thee that she could love nothing apart from Thee: beseeching Thee that by her merits and intercessions Thou wouldst vouchsafe to grant me tears of true repentance, and pour into my heart Thy divine love. Amen.
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Description
This prayer keeps St. Mary Magdalen close to the Gospel scene that made her an emblem of repentance and love. It asks not for vague inspiration but for tears, contrition, and a heart that cannot love anything more than Christ.
Traditionally invoked as patron of
converts, penitents, those seeking mercy, contemplative love of Christ
Traditionally prayed for
Often prayed for converts, penitents, those seeking mercy, and contemplative love of Christ.
Usual timing
July 13 through July 21
Mary Magdalene, Pietro Perugino