NovenasSt. Mary Magdalene Novena
Novena to the Apostle to the Apostles
A nine-day novena to St. Mary Magdalene, faithful disciple of Jesus who was the first to witness the Resurrection. She is the patroness of penitents, converts, and women who have been forgiven much.
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For conversion of heart
Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Opening Prayer
O God, whose only-begotten Son entrusted Mary Magdalene before all others with announcing the great joy of the Resurrection, grant that through her intercession and example we may proclaim the living Christ and come to see Him reigning in Your glory.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Meditation
Mary Magdalene's encounter with Jesus transformed her life completely. Tradition tells us she was a great sinner who became a great saint. Her conversion was radical and total.
When she met Jesus, she left behind her former life and became one of His most devoted followers. Her story gives hope to all who seek conversion.
Prayer
St. Mary Magdalene, you experienced the transforming power of Christ's love. Pray for my conversion of heart and help me to leave behind all that separates me from Jesus.
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Prayer to St. Mary Magdalene
O glorious St. Mary Magdalene, you loved the Lord Jesus with all your heart. You stood at the foot of the Cross and were the first to see Him risen from the dead.
Obtain for me the grace to love Jesus as you did, to seek Him always, and to proclaim His resurrection to all I meet.
Our Father
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
Hail Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Glory Be
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
St. Mary Magdalene, pray for us. Amen.
About this novena
A nine-day novena to St. Mary Magdalene, faithful disciple of Jesus who was the first to witness the Resurrection. She is the patroness of penitents, converts, and women who have been forgiven much.
July 13-21 (Feast: July 22), or any time
Traditional start: July 22
You can begin a novena at any time. Traditional dates are a guide, not a requirement.
