Saint
Saint Mary Magdalene
- Country / origin
- Galilee, 1st century
- Feast
- 22 July
Awaiting theological review
Who was this?
A disciple whom Jesus freed from seven demons, who stood at the Cross and was the first to meet the risen Lord. The Church calls her the apostle of the apostles.
In Scripture: Luke 8:2John 20:11–18
Biblical profile: Mary Magdalene →Patron of
- conversion
- disciples
- new beginnings
- witnesses of the Resurrection
When to ask for intercession
- a difficult past
- repentance
- starting over
- seeking Jesus intensely
A short prayer
Saint Mary Magdalene, help me to seek Jesus with all my heart and to recognise him alive even after my darkest nights.
Written for Lumen as a simple personal prayer of intercession — not a liturgical text.
What we know — and how
Historians debate
Scripture never calls her a prostitute: that identification came from merging her with other women in the Gospels, and is not supported by the texts.
What are you living through today?
- Forgiveness and a hard past
- Starting again after failing
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