Novena to St. Mary Magdalene – Day 9
Mary Magdalene, Patroness of the Apostles of the Resurrection
The Apostles of the Resurrection invite you to pray with us a Novena to St. Mary Magdalene,
our Patron Saint, and the Apostle to the Apostles.
Day 9: Mary Magdalene, Patroness of the Apostles of the Resurrection
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Apostles of the Resurrection Handbook, pg. 7
Our mission as the Apostles of the Resurrection is to announce Christ’s Resurrection to the world by what we say and do, in all areas of our everyday life. This is why St. Mary Magdalene is our patron saint.
Reflection:
Today is the Feast of St. Mary Magdalene, Disciple of the Lord, Apostle to the Apostles, and Patron Saint of the Apostles of the Resurrection. The Apostles of the Resurrection is the lay association of the Congregation of the Resurrection in Canada and was formed to minister alongside the priests and brothers in the Congregation. The Apostles are called to live out the Resurrectionist Spirituality in their everyday lives, with their families and friends, at their work and at play, and to support the Congregation by helping with their various ministries and the needs of the Congregation. St. Mary Magdalene is an example to all Christians of how to live a simple and faithful life of service, putting aside her own desires to support the work of others in bringing Jesus’ love to all. Following her example, the Apostles of the Resurrection promise each year to make their lives signs of the transforming power of God’s love. Today, on St. Mary Magdalene’s Feast Day, may all Christians celebrate her immoveable faith, her unquenchable love for God, and her selfless ministry.
Prayer:
St. Mary Magdalene, you are an example to all Christians, but especially to the Apostles of the Resurrection. Pray for us, that we may follow Jesus with your faithfulness and that we may always recognize God’s love in our lives.
We offer this Novena today for the Apostles of the Resurrection, and all who encounter them, that each one may be transformed by God’s love.
Litany to Saint Mary Magdalene:
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, who art one God, have mercy on us.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us.
Saint Mary Magdalene
From whom seven demons were cast out, pray for us.
To whom many sins were forgiven, pray for us.
Inflamed with the ardors of charitable love, pray for us.
Very pleasing to the Lord, pray for us.
Most dear to Jesus, pray for us.
Disciple of the Lord, pray for us.
Who faithfully remained at the Cross, pray for us.
When the other disciples had fled, pray for us.
Who followed Jesus even to the Tomb, pray for us.
Who went to anoint his broken body, pray for us.
To whom the Angels spoke, pray for us.
You who first among the disciples were chosen to see the risen Christ, pray for us.
Apostle to the Apostles, pray for us.
Protectoress of the Order of Preachers, pray for us.
Gentle helper of penitents, pray for us.
So that we may merit to share one day the joy of being in His everlasting presence, pray for us.
Patroness of the Apostles of the Resurrection, pray for us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, forgive us Lord.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, hear us Lord,
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have pity on us Lord.
Pray for us, Saint Mary Magdalene,
That we may become worthy of the promises of Christ.
Amen.
