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| Saint Mary Magdalene, El Greco |
I just received a holy card of Saint Mary Magdalene, with a fine litany on the back.
Here is my rendition of that litany in contemporary English.
Litany of Saint Mary Magdalene
Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, Pray for us.
Saint Mary Magdalene, Pray for us.
Sister of Martha and Lazarus, Pray for us.
Who entered the Pharisee's house to anoint the feet of Jesus, Pray for us.
Who washed his feet with your tears, Pray for us.
Who dried them with your hair, Pray for us.
Who covered them with kisses, Pray for us.
Who were vindicated by Jesus before the proud Pharisee, Pray for us.
Who received from Jesus pardon of your sins, Pray for us.
Who before darkness were restored to light, Pray for us.
Mirror of penance, Pray for us.
Disciple of Our Lord, Pray for us.
Wounded with the love of Christ, Pray for us.
Most dear to the Heart of Jesus, Pray for us.
Constant woman, Pray for us.
Last at the Cross of Jesus, Pray for us.
First at the Tomb of Jesus, Pray for us.
You who were the first to see Jesus risen, Pray for us.
Whose forehead was sanctified by the touch of your risen Master, Pray for us.
Apostle of Apostles, Pray for us.
Who chose the "better part," Pray for us.
Who lived for many years in solitude being miraculously fed, Pray for us.
Who were visited by angels seven times a day, Pray for us.
Sweet advocate of sinners, Pray for us.
Spouse of the King of Glory, Pray for us.
Saint Mary Magdalene, earnestly intercede for us with your Divine Master.
That we may share you happiness in heaven.
Let us pray. May the glorious merits of blessed Mary Magdalene, we beseech You, O Lord, make our offerings acceptable to You: for Your only-begotten Son vouchsafed graciously to accept the humble service she rendered. Who live and reign with You and the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever. Amen.
May the prayers of blessed Mary Magdalene help us, O Lord: for it was in answer to them that You called her brother Lazarus, four days after death, back from the grave to life. Who live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, Unity in Trinity, world without end. Amen.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, Pray for us.
Saint Mary Magdalene, Pray for us.
Sister of Martha and Lazarus, Pray for us.
Who entered the Pharisee's house to anoint the feet of Jesus, Pray for us.
Who washed his feet with your tears, Pray for us.
Who dried them with your hair, Pray for us.
Who covered them with kisses, Pray for us.
Who were vindicated by Jesus before the proud Pharisee, Pray for us.
Who received from Jesus pardon of your sins, Pray for us.
Who before darkness were restored to light, Pray for us.
Mirror of penance, Pray for us.
Disciple of Our Lord, Pray for us.
Wounded with the love of Christ, Pray for us.
Most dear to the Heart of Jesus, Pray for us.
Constant woman, Pray for us.
Last at the Cross of Jesus, Pray for us.
First at the Tomb of Jesus, Pray for us.
You who were the first to see Jesus risen, Pray for us.
Whose forehead was sanctified by the touch of your risen Master, Pray for us.
Apostle of Apostles, Pray for us.
Who chose the "better part," Pray for us.
Who lived for many years in solitude being miraculously fed, Pray for us.
Who were visited by angels seven times a day, Pray for us.
Sweet advocate of sinners, Pray for us.
Spouse of the King of Glory, Pray for us.
Saint Mary Magdalene, earnestly intercede for us with your Divine Master.
That we may share you happiness in heaven.
Let us pray. May the glorious merits of blessed Mary Magdalene, we beseech You, O Lord, make our offerings acceptable to You: for Your only-begotten Son vouchsafed graciously to accept the humble service she rendered. Who live and reign with You and the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever. Amen.
May the prayers of blessed Mary Magdalene help us, O Lord: for it was in answer to them that You called her brother Lazarus, four days after death, back from the grave to life. Who live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, Unity in Trinity, world without end. Amen.