Litany of Saint Mary Magdalene

The Litany of Saint Mary Magdalene is a cherished Catholic prayer invoking the intercession of Saint Mary Magdalene, a penitent and disciple of Jesus, celebrated for her profound love, repentance, and role as the "Apostle to the Apostles." Known for her devotion at the foot of the Cross and as the first to witness the risen Christ, she is a patroness of penitents and contemplatives. This litany is for private use.

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.
You who entered the Pharisee’s house to anoint the feet of Jesus, pray for us.
You who washed His feet with your tears, pray for us.
You who dried them with your hair, pray for us.
You who covered them with kisses, pray for us.
You who were vindicated by Jesus before the proud Pharisee, pray for us.
You who from Jesus received the pardon of your sins, pray for us.
You who were restored to light before darkness, 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.
You who kept watch beneath the Cross, pray for us.
You who were the first to see Jesus risen, pray for us.
You whose forehead was sanctified by the touch of your risen Master, pray for us.
Apostle of the apostles, pray for us.
You who chose the “better part,” pray for us.
You who lived for many years in solitude, miraculously fed, pray for us.
You 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.

V. Saint Mary Magdalene, earnestly intercede for us with your Divine Master,
R. That we may share your 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 graciously accepted the humble service she rendered. You who live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, God forever 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. You who live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, Unity in Trinity, world without end. Amen.

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