| Novena Starts: | July 13 |
| Feastday: | July 22 |
| Birth: | 1 |
| Death: | 57 |
Patron saint of contemplative life, converts, glove makers, hairdressers, penitent sinners, people ridiculed for their piety, perfumeries, pharmacists, sexual temptation, tanners, and women
St. Mary Magdalene Novena
St Mary Magdalene was one of Jesus’ closest followers and earliest disciples. Pray this novena for contemplative life, converts, glove makers, hairdressers, penitent sinners, people ridiculed for their piety, perfumeries, pharmacists, sexual temptation, tanners, and women.
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Day 1
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St Mary Magdalene, though you had committed many sins, you answered Christ’s merciful invitation to you and became his devoted and beloved disciple.
Thank you for showing me the incredible mercy of Jesus and the grandeur of His love.
Please pray for me for my intention in this novena (mention request here…) and that I may share in your joy in Heaven one day.
Amen.
Litany of St Mary Magdalene
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.
St. Mary Magdalene,
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, first at His tomb, pray for us
Thou who wast the first to see Jesus risen, pray for us
Whose forehead was sanctified by the touch of thy risen Master, pray for us
Apostle of apostles, pray for us
V. Saint Mary Magdalene, earnestly intercede for us with thy Divine Master,
R. That we may share thy happiness in Heaven.
Let Us Pray.
May the glorious merits of blessed Mary Magdalene, we beseech Thee, O Lord, make our offerings acceptable to Thee, for Thine only-begotten Son vouchsafed graciously to accept the humble service she rendered.
We ask this through Him Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, God forever and ever. R. Amen.
May the prayers of blessed Mary Magdalene help us, O Lord, Who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost, Unity in Trinity, world without end. R. Amen.
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“My child asked to go to church with me on St Mary Magdalenes feast day. (With no knowledge I was praying her novena with the intention being that my children stay strong in their faith)”
Day 2
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St Mary Magdalene, though you had committed many sins, you answered Christ’s merciful invitation to you and became his devoted and beloved disciple.
Thank you for showing me the incredible mercy of Jesus and the grandeur of His love.
Please pray for me for my intention in this novena (mention request here…) and that I may share in your joy in Heaven one day.
Amen.
Litany of St Mary Magdalene
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.
St. Mary Magdalene,
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, first at His tomb, pray for us
Thou who wast the first to see Jesus risen, pray for us
Whose forehead was sanctified by the touch of thy risen Master, pray for us
Apostle of apostles, pray for us
V. Saint Mary Magdalene, earnestly intercede for us with thy Divine Master,
R. That we may share thy happiness in Heaven.
Let Us Pray.
May the glorious merits of blessed Mary Magdalene, we beseech Thee, O Lord, make our offerings acceptable to Thee, for Thine only-begotten Son vouchsafed graciously to accept the humble service she rendered.
We ask this through Him Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, God forever and ever. R. Amen.
May the prayers of blessed Mary Magdalene help us, O Lord, Who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost, Unity in Trinity, world without end. R. Amen.
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“Yes. In these 9 days, my eyes, my heart, my hand, my words and my mind are far more focused on Jesus than before. I am conscious in spirit that He truly is in us and journeys with us constantly.”
Day 3
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St Mary Magdalene, though you had committed many sins, you answered Christ’s merciful invitation to you and became his devoted and beloved disciple.
Thank you for showing me the incredible mercy of Jesus and the grandeur of His love.
Please pray for me for my intention in this novena (mention request here…) and that I may share in your joy in Heaven one day.
Amen.
Litany of St Mary Magdalene
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.
St. Mary Magdalene,
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, first at His tomb, pray for us
Thou who wast the first to see Jesus risen, pray for us
Whose forehead was sanctified by the touch of thy risen Master, pray for us
Apostle of apostles, pray for us
V. Saint Mary Magdalene, earnestly intercede for us with thy Divine Master,
R. That we may share thy happiness in Heaven.
Let Us Pray.
May the glorious merits of blessed Mary Magdalene, we beseech Thee, O Lord, make our offerings acceptable to Thee, for Thine only-begotten Son vouchsafed graciously to accept the humble service she rendered.
We ask this through Him Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, God forever and ever. R. Amen.
May the prayers of blessed Mary Magdalene help us, O Lord, Who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost, Unity in Trinity, world without end. R. Amen.
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“prayers for relief of pain worked 🙏🤍”
Day 4
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St Mary Magdalene, though you had committed many sins, you answered Christ’s merciful invitation to you and became his devoted and beloved disciple.
Thank you for showing me the incredible mercy of Jesus and the grandeur of His love.
Please pray for me for my intention in this novena (mention request here…) and that I may share in your joy in Heaven one day.
Amen.
Litany of St Mary Magdalene
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.
St. Mary Magdalene,
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, first at His tomb, pray for us
Thou who wast the first to see Jesus risen, pray for us
Whose forehead was sanctified by the touch of thy risen Master, pray for us
Apostle of apostles, pray for us
V. Saint Mary Magdalene, earnestly intercede for us with thy Divine Master,
R. That we may share thy happiness in Heaven.
Let Us Pray.
May the glorious merits of blessed Mary Magdalene, we beseech Thee, O Lord, make our offerings acceptable to Thee, for Thine only-begotten Son vouchsafed graciously to accept the humble service she rendered.
We ask this through Him Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, God forever and ever. R. Amen.
May the prayers of blessed Mary Magdalene help us, O Lord, Who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost, Unity in Trinity, world without end. R. Amen.
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“I’m getting a little better every day. I’m getting more help. I had a stroke and I’m learning patience. Thank you , Jesus for all your help.”
Day 5
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St Mary Magdalene, though you had committed many sins, you answered Christ’s merciful invitation to you and became his devoted and beloved disciple.
Thank you for showing me the incredible mercy of Jesus and the grandeur of His love.
Please pray for me for my intention in this novena (mention request here…) and that I may share in your joy in Heaven one day.
Amen.
Litany of St Mary Magdalene
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.
St. Mary Magdalene,
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, first at His tomb, pray for us
Thou who wast the first to see Jesus risen, pray for us
Whose forehead was sanctified by the touch of thy risen Master, pray for us
Apostle of apostles, pray for us
V. Saint Mary Magdalene, earnestly intercede for us with thy Divine Master,
R. That we may share thy happiness in Heaven.
Let Us Pray.
May the glorious merits of blessed Mary Magdalene, we beseech Thee, O Lord, make our offerings acceptable to Thee, for Thine only-begotten Son vouchsafed graciously to accept the humble service she rendered.
We ask this through Him Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, God forever and ever. R. Amen.
May the prayers of blessed Mary Magdalene help us, O Lord, Who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost, Unity in Trinity, world without end. R. Amen.
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“My friend is having more peace after the death of his wife and my family is safe”
Day 6
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St Mary Magdalene, though you had committed many sins, you answered Christ’s merciful invitation to you and became his devoted and beloved disciple.
Thank you for showing me the incredible mercy of Jesus and the grandeur of His love.
Please pray for me for my intention in this novena (mention request here…) and that I may share in your joy in Heaven one day.
Amen.
Litany of St Mary Magdalene
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.
St. Mary Magdalene,
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, first at His tomb, pray for us
Thou who wast the first to see Jesus risen, pray for us
Whose forehead was sanctified by the touch of thy risen Master, pray for us
Apostle of apostles, pray for us
V. Saint Mary Magdalene, earnestly intercede for us with thy Divine Master,
R. That we may share thy happiness in Heaven.
Let Us Pray.
May the glorious merits of blessed Mary Magdalene, we beseech Thee, O Lord, make our offerings acceptable to Thee, for Thine only-begotten Son vouchsafed graciously to accept the humble service she rendered.
We ask this through Him Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, God forever and ever. R. Amen.
May the prayers of blessed Mary Magdalene help us, O Lord, Who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost, Unity in Trinity, world without end. R. Amen.
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“Its a work in progress. I trust this will be granted following god's timeliness.”
Day 7
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St Mary Magdalene, though you had committed many sins, you answered Christ’s merciful invitation to you and became his devoted and beloved disciple.
Thank you for showing me the incredible mercy of Jesus and the grandeur of His love.
Please pray for me for my intention in this novena (mention request here…) and that I may share in your joy in Heaven one day.
Amen.
Litany of St Mary Magdalene
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.
St. Mary Magdalene,
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, first at His tomb, pray for us
Thou who wast the first to see Jesus risen, pray for us
Whose forehead was sanctified by the touch of thy risen Master, pray for us
Apostle of apostles, pray for us
V. Saint Mary Magdalene, earnestly intercede for us with thy Divine Master,
R. That we may share thy happiness in Heaven.
Let Us Pray.
May the glorious merits of blessed Mary Magdalene, we beseech Thee, O Lord, make our offerings acceptable to Thee, for Thine only-begotten Son vouchsafed graciously to accept the humble service she rendered.
We ask this through Him Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, God forever and ever. R. Amen.
May the prayers of blessed Mary Magdalene help us, O Lord, Who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost, Unity in Trinity, world without end. R. Amen.
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“Catholic Men’s conference was packed.”
Day 8
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St Mary Magdalene, though you had committed many sins, you answered Christ’s merciful invitation to you and became his devoted and beloved disciple.
Thank you for showing me the incredible mercy of Jesus and the grandeur of His love.
Please pray for me for my intention in this novena (mention request here…) and that I may share in your joy in Heaven one day.
Amen.
Litany of St Mary Magdalene
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.
St. Mary Magdalene,
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, first at His tomb, pray for us
Thou who wast the first to see Jesus risen, pray for us
Whose forehead was sanctified by the touch of thy risen Master, pray for us
Apostle of apostles, pray for us
V. Saint Mary Magdalene, earnestly intercede for us with thy Divine Master,
R. That we may share thy happiness in Heaven.
Let Us Pray.
May the glorious merits of blessed Mary Magdalene, we beseech Thee, O Lord, make our offerings acceptable to Thee, for Thine only-begotten Son vouchsafed graciously to accept the humble service she rendered.
We ask this through Him Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, God forever and ever. R. Amen.
May the prayers of blessed Mary Magdalene help us, O Lord, Who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost, Unity in Trinity, world without end. R. Amen.
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“I have had a relief of pain in my body making house work easier. God answered my prayer of getting my house in order by sending my mother in law over to clean my house while I was at work. I didn’t know she was going to do that and I knew it was the Lord hearing my prayers in this Novena. Continuing to pray for my husband’s healing and grateful for the improvements in his health I have seen.”
Day 9
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St Mary Magdalene, though you had committed many sins, you answered Christ’s merciful invitation to you and became his devoted and beloved disciple.
Thank you for showing me the incredible mercy of Jesus and the grandeur of His love.
Please pray for me for my intention in this novena (mention request here…) and that I may share in your joy in Heaven one day.
Amen.
Litany of St Mary Magdalene
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.
St. Mary Magdalene,
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, first at His tomb, pray for us
Thou who wast the first to see Jesus risen, pray for us
Whose forehead was sanctified by the touch of thy risen Master, pray for us
Apostle of apostles, pray for us
V. Saint Mary Magdalene, earnestly intercede for us with thy Divine Master,
R. That we may share thy happiness in Heaven.
Let Us Pray.
May the glorious merits of blessed Mary Magdalene, we beseech Thee, O Lord, make our offerings acceptable to Thee, for Thine only-begotten Son vouchsafed graciously to accept the humble service she rendered.
We ask this through Him Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, God forever and ever. R. Amen.
May the prayers of blessed Mary Magdalene help us, O Lord, Who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost, Unity in Trinity, world without end. R. Amen.
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“Dearest St. Mary Magdalene has been helping me deal with the stress of a problem with which I've been dealing. I can truly feel her kind assistance. She has truly helped me to remain calm.”
Answered Prayers from the Community
Shared by people who prayed with the Intercede app and saw their prayers answered.
“My child asked to go to church with me on St Mary Magdalenes feast day. (With no knowledge I was praying her novena with the intention being that my children stay strong in their faith)”
“Yes. In these 9 days, my eyes, my heart, my hand, my words and my mind are far more focused on Jesus than before. I am conscious in spirit that He truly is in us and journeys with us constantly.”
“prayers for relief of pain worked 🙏🤍”
“I’m getting a little better every day. I’m getting more help. I had a stroke and I’m learning patience. Thank you , Jesus for all your help.”
“My friend is having more peace after the death of his wife and my family is safe”
“Its a work in progress. I trust this will be granted following god's timeliness.”
“Catholic Men’s conference was packed.”
“I have had a relief of pain in my body making house work easier. God answered my prayer of getting my house in order by sending my mother in law over to clean my house while I was at work. I didn’t know she was going to do that and I knew it was the Lord hearing my prayers in this Novena. Continuing to pray for my husband’s healing and grateful for the improvements in his health I have seen.”
“Dearest St. Mary Magdalene has been helping me deal with the stress of a problem with which I've been dealing. I can truly feel her kind assistance. She has truly helped me to remain calm.”
“My husband was feeling attacked and struggling with purity of thoughts. Through his own prayer and discipline practices (and I believe the power of praying this novena), he feels much stronger and has overcome this season of strong temptation while I am newly postpartum and chastity is necessary.”
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More About St Mary Magdalene
Read more about the patron saint of contemplative life, converts, glove makers, hairdressers, penitent sinners, people ridiculed for their piety, perfumeries, pharmacists, sexual temptation, tanners, and women on the St Mary Magdalene Saint Page.
