Litany of St. Mary Magdalene by Bridget Mary Meehan

Feast of St. Mary Magdalene

Leader: Loving God, we give thanks for Mary Magdalene, faithful disciple and Apostle to the Apostles.

All: Inspire us to follow her example.

Leader: Mary Magdalene, companion of Jesus,

All: Walk with us on our journey.

Leader: Mary Magdalene, faithful at the foot of the cross,

All: Teach us to remain steadfast in love.

Leader: Mary Magdalene, first witness of the Resurrection,

All: Awaken resurrection hope within us.

Leader: Mary Magdalene, who heard Christ call your name,

All: Help us hear God’s voice calling each of us.

Leader: Mary Magdalene, seeker of the Living Christ,

All: Lead us from fear to faith.

Leader: Mary Magdalene, Apostle to the Apostles,

All: Strengthen us to proclaim the Good News with courage.

Leader: Mary Magdalene, teacher of wisdom and inner transformation,

All: Help us trust the Divine Presence within us.

Leader: Mary Magdalene, courageous leader in the early Christian community,

All: Inspire women and men to share their gifts freely.

Leader: Mary Magdalene, witness to God’s unconditional love,

All: Open our hearts to healing and compassion.

Leader: Mary Magdalene, advocate for the dignity of every person,

All: Guide us in building communities of equality and justice.

Leader: Mary Magdalene, voice for those who have been silenced,

All: Give us courage to speak truth with love.

Leader: Mary Magdalene, herald of hope in times of sorrow,

All: Comfort all who grieve and strengthen all who suffer.

Leader: Mary Magdalene, lover of Christ and servant of humanity,

All: Teach us to recognize Christ in every person.

Leader: Mary Magdalene, witness that love is stronger than fear,

All: Fill us with resurrection joy.

Leader: Holy One, through the witness of Mary Magdalene,

All: May we awaken to the Divine Presence within us, discover our sacred worth, embrace our call to love, and become joyful bearers of healing, justice, compassion, and peace.

Leader: We ask this in the name of Jesus, our brother and companion, and in the power of the Holy Spirit, Sophia-Wisdom.

All: Amen. Alleluia!