Special Reflection

Virtuous Magdalen

St Mary Magdalene by Carlo Dolici, Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons

Penitent Magdalen, Jesus forgave you of much. Pray for us that we might learn to accept the Lord’s forgiveness like you.

Restored Magdalen, Jesus healed you of seven demons. Pray for us that the Lord will heal our dark places, too. 

Loving Magdalen, your healing and restoration led to a great love for the Lord. Pray for us that we might love Jesus more and more.

Devoted Magdalen, you peacefully sat at the Lord’s feet to listen and learn. Pray for us that we may be Jesus’s willing disciples.

Generous Magdalen, you served the Lord out of your own resources. Pray for us that we might be God’s loving servants and stewards.

Humble Magdalen, you wiped Jesus’s feet with your tears. Pray for us that God blesses us with the gifts of humility and piety. 

Courageous Magdalen, you stayed with Jesus in His suffering. Pray for us that we become unafraid of suffering. 

Seeking Magdalen, you searched and waited for the Lord after His death. Pray for us that we never cease to seek the face of God. 

Weeping Magdalen, you were moved to tears when you could not find Jesus. Pray for us that we might have soft hearts like yours. 

Joyful Magdalen, your whole being responded with joy upon seeing the Resurrected Lord. Pray for us that we might respond with joy to God’s presence.

Apostolic Magdalen, you joyfully proclaimed the truth of the Risen Lord to the apostles. Pray for us that we have the courage to be His missionary disciples. 

St. Mary Magdalen, Apostle to the Apostles, pray for us!