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Learning about the symbolism of manjusri and his lion.
Antonio del Pollaiuolo, Assumption of Mary Magdalene, c. 1460
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,
Disciple of our Lord,
Wounded with the love of Christ,
Most dear to the Heart of Jesus,
Constant woman,
Last at the Cross of Jesus, first at His tomb,
Thou who wast the first to see Jesus risen,
Whose forehead was sanctified by the touch of thy risen Master,
Apostle of apostles,
V. St. 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.
Amen.
May the prayers of blessed Mary Magdalene help us, O Lord, Who lives and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost, Unity in Trinity, world without end.
Amen.
Any preferences on novenas for Nary Magdalene since her feast day is coming up?
I don't really have any experience praying novenas (I think they're largely, though not exclusively, practiced by Roman Catholics and as you ladies all know, much like the King of England I am not a member), but I think my favorite meditation on Mary Magdalene is St. Anselm's prayer. O love to be wondered at; O evil to be shuddered at; you hung on the wood, pierced by iron nails, stretched out like a thief for the mockery of wicked men; and yet, "Woman," you say, "why are you weeping?"
Happy almost her feast day!
Ave Magdalena
Hail Mary Magdalene, Full of Wisdom, The Lord has loved thee, Blessed art thou among Apostles, And blessed is the flame of thy heart, Yeshua.
Holy Mary Magdalene, Daughter of God, Deliver the gift of gnosis unto us, dear sister, Now and in the hour of our death, So that we may be reborn with thee into the Light.
Amen.
Happy Feast Day Saint Mary Magdalene
1st century Feast day: July 22 Patronage: contemplative life, converts, glove makers, hairdressers, penitent sinners, sexual temptation St. Mary Magdalen has been called the second-most important woman in the New Testament after Mary the mother of Jesus. Mary Magdalene traveled with Jesus as one of His followers. She was present at Jesus’ two most important moments: the crucifixion and the resurrection. Within the four Gospels, the oldest historical record mentioning her name, she is named at least 12 times, more than most of the apostles. The Gospel references describe her as courageous, brave enough to stand by Jesus in his hours of suffering, death and beyond.
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Saint Mary Magdalene - Penitent
Full Rosary of St Mary Magdalene, Feast of Magdalene ritual
The color Red, spikenard oil/anointing oil, red dyed egg, Alabastair Jar, Grails.
Wanning Gibbous moon on Mary Magdalene’s Feast, falling on a Monday: Meditate on verse John 20:1-31:
Targeting what’s blocking your path, overcoming physical and spiritual obstacles, connecting with female divinity, seeking understanding and knowledge, seeking to be free from ignorance, seeking love, spiritual love, love of God
After self purification and confession, with a pure heart
Say the full traditional Rosary
Then begin by having an intention in mind. begin with: The sign of the Cross, then beginning at the east, tracing a circle clockwise, saying “God, in thy name I trace this circle and by the power of His Blood and His Cross, I take authority, and I bind all evil spirits in the air and the fire, in the water and the ground, in the underground and in the netherworld.” Then Invoke the Angels.
Holding the cross in the right hand (if right handed), with the rest of the rosary in the left hand, bless yourself with the Invocation:In the Name of God, the Living One, Word, and Spirit. Amen.
“What binds us is slain, what surrounds us is destroyed, all desire is gone, ignorance is dead. We are free to remember eternity. We shall rest in Silence for all ages and aeons. Amen.”
On the first bead after the cross say the "Our Father”.
On the next three beads say the "AVE MARIA": Hail Mary, full of grace; the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us now, and at the hour of death. Amen.
After the third AVE MARIA hold the chain (or Gloria bead) and say the GLORIA PATRI: “Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is how and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.”
The Prayers:
Prayer of Levi - Pray on the large bead: “Do not weep and do not grieve, The Savior’s grace is with you. Let us praise the One who made us truly human. Amen. “
Prayer of Mary Magdalene: “The Savior has made me worthy, and knows me very well.Jesus loves me beyond all measure. I drink from the stream of Living Water.I have seen the Lord. Amen.
Gloria : Glory to you, O God, Living One, Word, and Spirit, now and for all ages and aeons. Amen. Blessed are you that did not waver at the sight of me, for where your mind is, there is your treasure. Amen.
First Mystery - The journey from darkness to LIGHT: Meditate on Luke 8:1-3
Prayer: O God, through the intercession of St. Mary Magdalene, may we receive the grace to relinquish our illnesses and infirmities, begin our journey out of darkness towards the dawn, and open ourselves to the light of God, that we may be enlightened and raised to new life and consciousness. Amen.
On the large bead: “Prayer of Levi.”
On the ten beads: “Prayer of Magdalene”
On the chain: “Glory.”
Second Mystery: - The journey from desire to non-attachment: Meditate on Song 1:6
Prayer: O God, through the intercession of St. Mary Magdalene, help us follow the inner path of abandonment and non-attachment, that we may ascend with Jesus to a new awareness of love and so better serve others in the vineyard of the Lord. Amen. (After the scripture and the prayer, say the prayers on the beads)
Third Mystery - The journey from ignorance to knowledge Luke 10:38-42
Prayer: O God, through the intercession of St. Mary Magdalene, who learned the inner knowledge at the feet of the Savior, grant that we may so fully enter the depths of our own hearts that we may discover therein the burning flame of Divine Love. Amen. (After the scripture and the prayer, say the prayers on the beads)
Fourth Mystery - The Journey from death into life :Meditate on Jn 11:32-35; 43-44.
Prayer: O God, through the intercession of St. Mary Magdalene, may we pass safely from the pits of despair to the gardens of life, mindful of the deep love of the Savior. Amen. (After the scripture and the prayer, say the prayers on the beads)
Fifth Mystery - The journey from the material to spiritual Jn 20:11-16
Prayer: O God, through the intercession of St. Mary Magdalene, whose heart was cleansed and opened by Jesus, help us open the doors of our hearts to rise up and meet the Savior who illuminates our souls . Amen. (After the scripture and the prayer, say the prayers on the beads)
Sixth Mystery - The journey from earthly thought to the heavenly wisdom of Holy Sophia Jn. 20:18
Prayer: O God, through the intercession of St. Mary Magdalene, may we receive the grace and presence of Holy Wisdom, to raise us up from error into your heavenly realm of knowledge and light. Amen. (After the scripture and the prayer, say the prayers on the beads)
Seventh Mystery: - The journey from wrath and self-will to the Love of Christ Song of Songs 1:2-4
Prayer: Prayer: O God, through the intercession of St. Mary Magdalene, may we be anointed with the gift of spiritual love which is wine and fragrance, and may the name of the Savior spoken with love be a spreading perfume which draws us to the royal banquet, for the nourishment, healing, and liberation of all humanity. Amen.
Preform the anointing ritual on yourself with consecrated oil, annoint your offerings, make your request or other planned ritual.
Closing: Sign of the cross
“What binds us is slain, what surrounds us is destroyed, all desire is gone, ignorance is dead. We are free to remember eternity. We shall rest in silence for all ages and aeons. Amen”
“Saint Mary Magdalene, earnestly intercede for us with thy Divine Master, That we may share thy happiness in heaven. 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. Who livest and reignest with Thee and the Holy Ghost, God for ever and ever Amen.
Thank the Angels and close the circle with James: 17
Source for the rosary prayers
How have people traditionally celebrated the feast day of Mary Magdalene (July 22)?
everyone’s least favourite answer: in prayer and contemplation.
mary magdalene was not given her own feast day until 2016, when pope francis elevated her “day” from a memorial to a feast. as a result of this, there is no ancient tradition of celebration the way we might have for other saints. however, here’s what i’ve come up with. not all of these are fun!
colouring, painting, or dying eggs- there are many incredible traditions of egg decorating around the world, and the red egg is heavily associated with mary magdalene (@hymnsofheresy definitely knows more about this than i do). egg based cooking? @gothorita and i have been discussing cooking something to celebrate. you could make something spiced- spiced cookies or a spiced tea- to recall the spices that would have been used to prepare jesus’ body for burial.
read bible passages about or associated with mary. these include: the woman with the alabaster jar (though it is not clear if this was her- she was conflated with this figure by pope gregory in the middle ages and tbh i kind of love it so i’ll pass on the necessary chapters- Matthew 26, Mark 14, Luke 7, and John 12); and the accounts of her as the first apostle (Matthew 28, Mark 16, Luke 24, John 20).
read the gospel of mary magalene
listen to @rotgospels’ mary magdalene playlist which i absolutely adore
perform acts of service. even if its just for one person, someone you love or who needs to be shown love. mary magdalene intended to prepare jesus’ body for burial with spices and oil. contemplate how she would have felt as she did so, after witnessing his death- rubbing down the stiffened limbs of someone whom she loved, who loved her, who was supposed to be the son of God. recall the type of joy she must have felt returning to his tomb and finding him alive, recognizing him by his voice.
plant something- mary magdalene assumed jesus was the gardener before she heard his voice. recall the role of the apostle to plant the seeds of christ’s love in those they minister to.
and again: in prayer and contemplation.
bear in mind: if there is a tradition that i am ignorant of please let me know! these are just my ideas and not at all something that should be taken seriously, unless they resonate with you.
a few other things i’ve just thought of:
watch the film mary magdalene (2018)
explore the website for magdala, the museum dedicated to the 2nd century synagogue discovered in magdala that would have been attended by mary magdalene
listen to the album MAGDALEN by fka twigs
St. Mary of Egypt, and or Mary Magdalene. Based on the painting: "Mary Magdalene Raised by Angels in Glory"
not a day passes where i don't think of this butch mary magdalene painting
St. Mary Magdalene (oil, 2009) by Jim Vogel
mary magdalene (1994) by kiki smith
magdalena by emma pastor normann
The skull of Mary Magdalene in St Maximin Basilica in France.
Detail from the painting Mary Magdalene (1860), by Julius Hübner.
The skull of Mary Magdalene in St Maximin Basilica in France.
Archimede Bresciani da Gazoldo (1881-1939, Italian) ~ Santa Maria Maddalena, 1924