Saint Mary Magdalene

Feast

Mary Magdalene stood by the Cross and was the first witness of the Resurrection, sent to tell the Apostles — the “apostle to the apostles.”

Readings of the day

Sorrowful Mysteries

Second Mystery: The Scourging at the Pillar

“So Pilate then took Jesus and flogged him.”John 19:1

Pilate has Jesus scourged. The innocent Lamb of God bears the blows in silence, offering His suffering for our sins.

Fruit of the mystery: Purity · mortification

A prayer with Saint Mary Magdalene

Lord God, you are glorified in your saints. By the prayers of Saint Mary Magdalene, help me to follow Christ faithfully today. Amen.

Hail Mary, full of grace…

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This day’s five mysteries (Sorrowful Mysteries)

The Agony in the Garden
The Scourging at the Pillar
The Crowning with Thorns
The Carrying of the Cross
The Crucifixion

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The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin MaryMon, Sep 8 · Feast

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Liturgical calendar for the dioceses of the USA (General Roman Calendar and U.S. proper), checked against the USCCB liturgical calendar. Readings: citations from the U.S. Lectionary for Mass, text from the Douay-Rheims Bible (public domain).

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