Litany of St. Mary Magdalene

According to the tradition of the Western Church Mary Magdalene, who is mentioned in all four Gospels, is also identical with "the woman who was a sinner" and with the sister of Lazarus, though this identification is challenged by the Fathers of the East. She was of Magdala in Galilee, whence her name of Magdalen. Liturgical devotion, to this glorious penitent has been immemorial. This litany is mellow with age; from an old German version this was translated many years ago. Two prayers have been added from liturgical sources, the Secret and finally the Collect from the Mass of her Feast, July 22, which is duplex in Latin Church and has been since end of ninth century, commemorating the Translation of her Relics from Ephesus to Constantinople on July 22, 886.

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, Saint Mary Magdalene,
Pray for us.

Sister of Martha and Lazarus,
Pray for us.

Who didst enter the Pharisee's house to anoint the feet of Jesus,
Pray for us.

Who didst wash His feet with thy tears,
Pray for us.

Who didst dry them with thy hair,
Pray for us.

Who didst cover them with kisses,
Pray for us.

Who wast vindicated by Jesus before the proud Pharisee,
Pray for us.

Who from Jesus received the pardon of thy sins,
Pray for us.

Who before darkness wast restored to light,
Pray for us.

Mirror of penance, R 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.

Who didst choose the "better part,"
Pray for us.

Who lived for many years in solitude being miraculously fed,
Pray for us.

Who wast 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.

From Catholic Culture.