July 22, 2023

Feast of Santa Maria Maddalena

Santa Maria Maddalena, ora pro nobis
July 22 is the Feast of Santa Maria Maddalena, penitent, apostle to the apostles and faithful disciple. She is the patron saint of penitents. 
Widely venerated across Southern Italy, she is the principal patron of Atrani (SA), Bonifati (CZ), Ischia (NA), Spinoso (PZ), and Uggiano la Chiesa (LE), among others. She is also one of the 52 co-patrons of Naples. 
In celebration, we're posting a prayer to St. Mary Magdalene. The accompanying photo of The Penitent Magdalene by Corrado Giaquinto was taken at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in Manhattan. Evviva Santa Maria Maddalena!
Prayer to St. Mary Magdalene
Saint Mary Magdalene, woman of many sins, who by conversion became the beloved of Jesus, thank you for your witness that Jesus forgives through the miracle of love. You, who already possess eternal happiness in His glorious presence, please intercede for me, so that some day I may share in the same everlasting joy. Amen.