Thursday, July 22, 2010

St Mary Magdalene

On the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb....(John 20:1)

"Mary Magdalene followed Jesus faithfully in life and stood by him at his death, sought him in the desolation of the tomb, and bore joyful witness to his resurrection. She remains a lively icon of deep personal devotion to Christ the Savior." (from Magnificat, July 2010, p. 314)

"Holy desires...increase in their fulfillment;...It is right that the soul after bearing in its heart a wound of love brought on by its burning desire, should reach out for healing at the sight of the doctor...So Mary loved, who turned a second time to the sepulcher she had already looked into...Her search had been redoubled by the power of love." St. Gregory the Great, in Magnificat July 2010, p. 313.
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Novena to the Holy Spirit

"Wait for the promise of the Father...you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you." Acts 1:5,6

Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and enkindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit, and they shall be created, and you shall renew the face of the earth.

Let us pray.

O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolations. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.