60+ Powerful St Mary Magdalene Day Prayers and Blessings 2026

 

On July 22, 2026, the Universal Church will celebrate the Feast of St Mary Magdalene, the “Apostle to the Apostles” and one of the most beloved and misunderstood saints in the Catholic tradition. As we prepare our hearts for this great solemnity, we turn to her with confidence, seeking her intercession and asking for a share in her passionate love for Christ.

Mary of Magdala—the name indicates she was from the town of Magdala on the Sea of Galilee—is among the first and greatest saints who lived in the company of Jesus. Yet she came from a very troubled past. We are told that Jesus cast out seven demons from her (Mark 16:9; Luke 8:2), suggesting she had suffered from severe physical and emotional illnesses. After her healing, she became part of the influential group of women disciples who traveled with Jesus (Luke 8:1-2; Mark 15:40-41). She likely had a leadership role among them, for her name is always first in the lists of women.

St Mary Magdalene day prayers and blessings 2026 hold special significance as we honor the woman who had the courage to stand at the foot of the Cross when most of the men had fled, and who was rewarded by being the first witness to the Resurrection. Jesus chose to appear to her first, and He sent her to tell the Good News to the others (John 20:1-18). We see in the Bible how she rose from the shadows of society to great stature in the Christian community.

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Whether you are seeking the grace of true repentance, a deeper love for Christ, or the courage to be a witness to the Resurrection in your own life, these 50 prayers will guide you through the rich tradition of devotion to St Mary Magdalene.

The Testimony of the Ages

Before we begin our prayers, let us recall the words of St. Anselm, who wrote one of the most beautiful prayers to St Mary Magdalene in the eleventh century. He addresses her with tender devotion:

St. Mary Magdalene, you came with springing tears to the spring of mercy, Christ; from him your burning thirst was abundantly refreshed; through him your sins were forgiven; by him your bitter sorrow was consoled .

This treasury of prayers is offered for the faithful preparing to celebrate her feast in the year 2026, that through her intercession we may, like her, seek Christ with tears of love and find Him in the glory of His Resurrection.

Foundation Prayers for the Feast 2026

These opening prayers establish our intention and invoke the intercession of St Mary Magdalene for the Feast of July 22, 2026.

1. Opening Invocation for St Mary Magdalene Day 2026

O glorious St Mary Magdalene, who wast healed by the Lord from seven demons and didst become His faithful disciple and the first witness of His Resurrection, look with love upon me as I prepare to celebrate thy feast in this year of grace 2026. Thou who didst weep at the tomb and wast rewarded with the sight of the Risen Christ, obtain for me the grace to seek Him with the same fervor, to love Him with the same passion, and to proclaim Him with the same boldness. Amen.

2. Prayer for the Feast of St Mary Magdalene 2026

Almighty, ever-living God, whose only-begotten Son Jesus Christ made Mary Magdalen the first herald of Easter joy, grant that, following her example and helped by her prayers, we may in this life proclaim the living Christ and come to see him reigning with you in glory. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen.

3. The St Mary Magdalene Day Blessing 2026

May the blessing of St Mary Magdalene, the Apostle to the Apostles and the faithful disciple of our Lord, descend upon you this day. May she who was healed from seven demons obtain for you healing from every infirmity of body and soul. May she who stood at the foot of the Cross obtain for you courage in times of trial. May she who was the first to see the Risen Christ lead you at last to the vision of God in heaven. Amen.

4. Prayer for the Grace of True Repentance

O blessed St Mary Magdalene, who didst turn all that had served for sin into proofs of love and sorrow, whose eyes, once instruments of sin, were bathed in tears at Jesus’ feet, obtain for me the grace of true repentance. May I, like thee, weep for my offenses not from fear of punishment but from love of God, whom I have offended. Amen.

5. Prayer to Imitate St Mary Magdalene’s Love

St Mary Magdalene, whose love for Christ was so ardent that nothing could separate thee from Him—neither the scorn of the Pharisees, nor the darkness of Calvary, nor the cold stone of the tomb—obtain for me a share in thy passionate love. May I love Jesus with my whole heart, serve Him with my whole strength, and seek Him until I find Him in the glory of His Resurrection. Amen.

This ancient litany, drawn from traditional Catholic devotion, may be prayed publicly or privately, invoking the various titles and virtues of the great penitent and Apostle.

Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.

God the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.
God the Holy Ghost, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us.

6. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us.
7. Refuge of sinners, pray for us.
8. Queen, conceived without sin, pray for us.

9. St. Mary Magdalen, pray for us.
10. St. Mary Magdalen, model of true penitents, pray for us.
11. St. Mary Magdalen, who made no delay in returning to God, pray for us.
12. St. Mary Magdalen, who, being once converted, despised all earthly pleasures, pray for us.
13. St. Mary Magdalen, who had no other grief but that of having offended infinite goodness, pray for us.
14. St. Mary Magdalen, who turned all that had served to sin into proofs of love and sorrow, pray for us.
15. St. Mary Magdalen, whose eyes, once instruments of sin, are now bathed in tears at Jesus’ feet, pray for us.
16. St. Mary Magdalen, whose lips, once denied, are now made pure by the hallowed kiss of Jesus’ feet, pray for us.
17. St. Mary Magdalen, whose hands, once sinful, are now made holy by the sacred touch of Jesus’ feet, pray for us.
18. St. Mary Magdalen, whose hair, once adorned to please creatures, is now used to wipe Jesus’ feet, pray for us.
19. St. Mary Magdalen, whose penance was a true holocaust to divine love, pray for us.
20. St. Mary Magdalen, who heard the blessed words—”Thy sins are forgiven,” pray for us.
21. St. Mary Magdalen, who left Jesus’ feet with the consoling words—”Go in peace!” pray for us.
22. St. Mary Magdalen, who followed Jesus even to Calvary, pray for us.
23. St. Mary Magdalen, who assisted at the agony of Jesus, pray for us.
24. St. Mary Magdalen, who received drops of blood falling from the cross, pray for us.
25. St. Mary Magdalen, who heard the loud cry—”All is consummated!” pray for us.
26. St. Mary Magdalen, who saw Jesus expiring, pray for us.
27. St. Mary Magdalen, who mingled thy tears with those of the sorrowful Mother, pray for us.
28. St. Mary Magdalen, who went early to the sepulchre, to embalm the body of Jesus, pray for us.
29. St. Mary Magdalen, who, in thy grief, noticed not the bright host of heaven, pray for us.
30. St. Mary Magdalen, who would not be comforted until the life-giving voice had said, “Mary!” pray for us.
31. St. Mary Magdalen, who wast the first apostle of the resurrection, pray for us.

Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.

℣. Pray for us, O glorious St Mary Magdalen,
℟. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let Us Pray:

O my God! may thy love be the sole principle of my penance. Let my sorrow be to have offended thee, my supreme good, my first beginning and last end. May my tears flow from a heart wounded with love. I grieve for the past, and firmly resolve never more to offend thee.

“Not that in heaven my home may be,
Nor lest I die eternally,
Nor from the hope of joy above me,
But even as thyself didst love me,
So love I, and will ever love thee,
Because thou art my God, my King, for evermore.” Amen.

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Prayers Inspired by Sacred Scripture

These prayers draw directly from the Gospel accounts of St Mary Magdalene’s encounters with Christ.

32. Prayer for Healing (The Seven Demons)

Lord Jesus, as Thou didst cast out seven demons from Mary of Magdala and restore her to health of body and mind, look with compassion upon me in my infirmities. Thou knowest the battles I fight, the wounds I carry, the chains that bind me. Stretch forth Thy healing hand and set me free. Make me whole, that I may serve Thee with undivided heart, as she did who was healed and made whole. Amen.

33. Prayer at the Feet of Jesus (The Anointing)

O loving Saviour, when Mary Magdalen came to Thy feet in the house of Simon the Pharisee, she did not speak, but wept. Her tears were her eloquence, her love her prayer. Grant me the grace to approach Thy feet with the same humility, to weep for my sins with the same sincerity, and to love Thee with the same abandon. May I hear from Thy lips those blessed words: “Thy sins are forgiven; thy faith has saved thee; go in peace”. Amen.

34. Prayer for Courage to Stand at the Cross

St Mary Magdalene, thou who didst not flee when the apostles fled, who didst stand at the foot of the Cross when others hid in fear, obtain for me the courage to remain faithful in times of trial. When my faith is tested, when the darkness descends, when all seems lost, give me thy steadfast heart. May I, like thee, refuse to abandon my Lord, even when I cannot see His glory. Amen.

35. Prayer for Perseverance in Seeking (At the Tomb)

St Mary Magdalene, thou who didst rise early while it was yet dark and go to the sepulchre, who wouldst not be comforted until thou hadst found thy Lord, obtain for me the grace of holy perseverance. When my prayers seem unanswered, when the Lord seems absent, when the stone seems unmovable, give me thy determination. Teach me to seek until I find, to knock until the door is opened, to weep until He calls me by name. Amen.

36. Prayer to Hear the Lord’s Call (“Mary!”)

Risen Lord, who didst call Mary by name and transform her grief into joy, call me by name. In the garden of my soul, speak to me. Let me hear in the depths of my heart that tender voice which knows me and loves me. May I, like Mary, turn and recognize Thee, not as a stranger but as my Lord and my God. Amen.

37. Prayer to Become an Apostle of the Resurrection

St Mary Magdalene, Apostle to the Apostles, who wast sent by the Lord Himself to announce the good news of His Resurrection, obtain for me the grace to be a witness to the Risen Christ in my own life. May I, like thee, go and tell others what I have seen and heard. Give me boldness to proclaim the faith, even when I am not believed; give me patience to repeat the message, even when others doubt; give me love that seeks only the glory of God and the salvation of souls. Amen.

The Prayer of St. Anselm to St Mary Magdalene

One of the most beautiful and profound prayers ever composed in honor of St Mary Magdalene, written by St. Anselm of Canterbury (c. 1071) and sent to Adeliza, daughter of William the Conqueror .

38. St. Anselm’s Prayer to St Mary Magdalene

St. Mary Magdalene, you came with springing tears to the spring of mercy, Christ; from him your burning thirst was abundantly refreshed; through him your sins were forgiven; by him your bitter sorrow was consoled.

My dearest lady, well you know by your own life how a sinful soul can be reconciled with its creator, what counsel a soul in misery needs, what medicine will restore the sick to health. It is enough for us to understand, dear friend of God, to whom were many sins forgiven, because she loved much.

Most blessed lady, I who am the most evil and sinful of men do not recall your sins as a reproach, but call upon the boundless mercy by which they were blotted out. This is my reassurance, so that I do not despair; this is my longing, so that I shall not perish.

Therefore, since you are now with the chosen because you are beloved and are beloved because you are chosen of God, I, in my misery, pray to you, in bliss; in my darkness, I ask for light; in my sins, redemption; impure, I ask for purity.

Recall in loving kindness what you used to be, how much you needed mercy, and seek for me that same forgiving love that you received when you were wanting it. Ask urgently that I may have the love that pierces the heart; tears that are humble; desire for the homeland of heaven; impatience with this earthly exile; searing repentance; and a dread of torments in eternity.

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Turn to my good that ready access that you once had and still have to the spring of mercy. Draw me to him where I may wash away my sins; bring me to him who can slake my thirst; pour over me those waters that will make my dry places fresh.

You will not find it hard to gain all you desire from so loving and so kind a Lord, who is alive and reigns and is your friend.

Here pause to mention your intentions.

But you, most holy Lord, why do you ask her why she weeps? Surely you can see; her heart, the dear life of her soul, is cruelly slain… For love’s sake, he cannot bear her grief for long or go on hiding himself. For the sweetness of love, he shows himself who would not for the bitterness of tears. The Lord calls his servant by the name she has often heard, and the servant knows the voice of her own Lord. I think, or rather I am sure, that she responded to the gentle tone with which he was accustomed to call, “Mary.” What joy filled that voice, so gentle and full of love. He could not have put it more simply and clearly: “I know who you are and what you want; behold me; do not weep, behold me; I am he whom you seek.”

At once the tears are changed; I do not believe that they stopped at once, but where once they were wrung from a heart broken and self-tormenting they flow now from a heart exulting.

Give me, O Lord, in this exile, the bread of tears and sorrow for which I hunger more than for any choice delights. Hear me, for your love, and for the dear merits of your beloved Mary, and your blessed Mother, the greater Mary. Redeemer, my good Jesus, do not despise the prayers of one who has sinned against you but strengthen the efforts of a weakling that loves you. Shake my heart out of its indolence, Lord, and in the ardour of your love bring me to the everlasting sight of your glory where with the Father and the Holy Spirit you live and reign, God, for ever. Amen.

The St Mary Magdalene Novena

(To be prayed from July 13 to July 21, 2026)

39. Preparatory Prayer for All Days

St Mary Magdalene, though you had committed many sins, you answered Christ’s merciful invitation to you and became his devoted and beloved disciple. Thank you for showing me the incredible mercy of Jesus and the grandeur of His love. Please pray for me for my intention in this novena and that I may share in your joy in Heaven one day . Amen.

40. Day 1 – The Call of Mercy

St Mary Magdalene, thou who wast called by Christ from a life of bondage to a life of freedom, pray for me. Obtain for me the grace to hear the Lord’s call in my own life and to respond with the same prompt obedience. May I never delay in returning to God when I have strayed .

41. Day 2 – The Gift of Tears

St Mary Magdalene, whose tears flowed freely at the feet of Jesus and at the door of the empty tomb, obtain for me the gift of holy tears. May I weep for my sins with a sorrow that springs from love, not fear. May my tears water the dry ground of my soul and make it fruitful for God .

42. Day 3 – Gratitude and Love

St Mary Magdalene, who loved much because much was forgiven thee, teach me the secret of grateful love. May I never forget the depths from which the Lord has raised me, and may my gratitude be shown in a life of devoted service .

43. Day 4 – Faithful Discipleship

St Mary Magdalene, who traveled with Jesus and the apostles, supporting their ministry and learning at the Master’s feet, obtain for me the grace of faithful discipleship. May I follow Jesus wherever He leads, through joy and sorrow, through consolation and desolation .

44. Day 5 – Standing with the Sorrowful Mother

St Mary Magdalene, who mingled thy tears with those of the sorrowful Mother at the foot of the Cross, teach me the compassion that does not flee from suffering. Obtain for me the grace to stand with those who grieve and to offer the comfort of silent presence .

45. Day 6 – Seeking the Risen Lord

St Mary Magdalene, who sought the Lord while it was yet dark and would not rest until she found Him, obtain for me the grace of holy persistence in prayer. When God seems absent, when my prayers feel empty, give me thy determination to seek until I find .

46. Day 7 – Hearing the Name

St Mary Magdalene, whose heart leaped when the Lord called her by name, obtain for me the grace to recognize His voice in my own life. May I know that He calls me personally, intimately, lovingly, and may I respond with the cry of faith: “Rabboni!” .

47. Day 8 – Proclaiming the Good News

St Mary Magdalene, Apostle to the Apostles, who was sent by the Lord Himself to announce the Resurrection, obtain for me the courage to be a witness to the faith. May I never be ashamed of the Gospel, but proclaim it by word and deed .

48. Day 9 – The Glory to Come

St Mary Magdalene, who now beholdest the face of the Lord whom thou didst love so faithfully on earth, pray for me who am still on pilgrimage. Obtain for me the grace of perseverance, that after seeking Him here below, I may find Him in eternity, and with thee and all the saints praise Him forever. Amen .

Concluding Prayer for the Novena

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.

Prayers for Specific Intentions

49. Prayer for Penitent Sinners

O glorious St Mary Magdalene, model of true penitents and refuge of sinners, intercede for all who have strayed from God’s grace. Thou who knowest the misery of sin and the joy of forgiveness, obtain for sinners the grace of true conversion. May they, like thee, find their way to the feet of Jesus, weep for their offenses, and hear those blessed words: “Thy sins are forgiven” . Amen.

50. Prayer for a Holy Death

St Mary Magdalene, who didst stand at the foot of the Cross and witness the death of thy Lord, be with me in the hour of my death. When I come to the end of my earthly pilgrimage, when the shadows gather and the light grows dim, obtain for me the grace to fix my eyes on Jesus, who died for me and rose again. May I hear His voice calling my name and be welcomed into the glory of His Resurrection. Amen.

Short Aspirations and Praises

The Church encourages the frequent use of short prayers to maintain a spirit of devotion throughout the day.

51. St Mary Magdalene, model of true penitents, pray for us.

52. St Mary Magdalene, faithful disciple of the Lord, pray for us.

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53. St Mary Magdalene, who didst weep at the feet of Jesus, obtain for us the gift of tears.

54. St Mary Magdalene, who didst stand at the Cross, obtain for us courage in suffering.

55. St Mary Magdalene, first witness of the Resurrection, pray for us.

56. St Mary Magdalene, Apostle to the Apostles, intercede for the Church.

57. St Mary Magdalene, friend of the sorrowful Mother, comfort all who mourn.

58. St Mary Magdalene, who sought and found, help us in our seeking.

59. St Mary Magdalene, who heard the Lord call her name, pray that we may hear Him too.

60. St Mary Magdalene, now beholding the glory of God, pray for us who are still on earth.

Prayers from the Sacred Liturgy

61. Collect for the Feast of St Mary Magdalene

Almighty God, whose blessed Son restored Mary Magdalene to health of body and mind, and called her to be a witness of his resurrection: Mercifully grant that by thy grace we may be healed of all our infirmities and know thee in the power of his endless life; who with thee and the Holy Spirit liveth and reigneth, one God, now and for ever . Amen.

62. Prayer from the Mass of the Day

Almighty, ever-living God, your only-begotten Son Jesus Christ made Mary Magdalen the first herald of Easter joy. Grant that, following her example and helped by her prayers, we may, in this life, proclaim the living Christ, and come to see him reigning with you in glory. Through Christ our Lord. Amen .

63. The Alternative Collect

O God, whose Only Begotten Son, Jesus Christ, entrusted Mary Magdalene before all others with the message of Easter joy, grant that through her intercession and example we may proclaim the living Christ and come to see him reigning with you in glory. Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever . Amen.

Blessings for the Feast

64. Blessing of a St Mary Magdalene Day Celebration

Lord God, as we gather to celebrate the feast of Thy blessed servant Mary Magdalene, pour out Thy blessing upon this gathering. May the food we share nourish our bodies, and may the faith we share nourish our souls. Unite us in the love that Mary showed at Thy feet, strengthen us in the courage she displayed at Thy Cross, and fill us with the joy she experienced at Thy Resurrection. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

65. Blessing of Perfume or Oil in Honor of St Mary Magdalene

Lord God, who didst accept the precious ointment poured out by Mary Magdalene in an act of love and devotion, bless this perfume/oil. May all who use it be reminded of her example of extravagant love for Thee. May its fragrance call to mind the sweetness of Thy mercy and the beauty of a life transformed by grace. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

66. Blessing of a Home on St Mary Magdalene Day

O God, whose Son was a guest in the home of Mary and Martha and was anointed by Mary Magdalene, bless this home and all who dwell herein. May St Mary Magdalene, by her intercession, protect this household from all harm. May her tears obtain for us the grace of repentance, her love the gift of devotion, and her faithfulness the reward of eternal joy. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Conclusion

As we conclude this treasury of 50 powerful St Mary Magdalene day prayers and blessings 2026, we are reminded of the wonderful mystery of God’s grace. He chose a woman from whom He had cast out seven demons to be the first witness of His Resurrection and the first herald of the Good News . He entrusted to her the most important message the world has ever received: “Go to my brethren and say to them, I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God” (John 20:17).

St Mary Magdalene’s early struggles amplify the importance and impressiveness of her transformation as a Christian. She is a testament to the profoundly transformative power of God and how a relationship with Jesus can utterly rebuild a person . In what areas are you weak and sinful? Do you believe that the love of God can help you as it did Mary?

Her life gives us hope. If God could do such great things through a woman with such a troubled past, what might He do through us if we place our trust in Him? St Mary Magdalene shows us that holiness is not about never having sinned, but about loving much because much has been forgiven. It is not about perfection, but about perseverance. It is not about never falling, but about always getting back up and returning to the Lord who calls us by name.

Let us go to St Mary Magdalene with confidence. She who wept at the feet of Jesus understands our sorrows. She who stood at the Cross knows our sufferings. She who sought the Lord in the darkness of the tomb knows our moments of doubt and despair. And she who heard Him call her name knows the joy of being known and loved by God.

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On July 22, 2026, let us join the universal Church in honoring this great saint, asking her intercession for the grace of true repentance, the gift of fervent love, and the courage to be witnesses of the Resurrection in our own time.

St Mary Magdalene, Apostle to the Apostles, pray for us.
St Mary Magdalene, model of true penitents, pray for us.
St Mary Magdalene, faithful disciple of the Lord, pray for us.

Go in peace, and may the blessing of St Mary Magdalene be upon you always.