Scripture Passage:

Now as they went on their way, he entered a village; and a woman named Martha received him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet and listened to his teaching. But Martha was distracted with much serving; and she went to him and said, "Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her then to help me." But the Lord answered her, "Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things; one thing is needful. Mary has chosen the good portion, which shall not be taken away from her." (Luke 10:38-42)

Reflection:

Oh Saint Mary Magdalene we are anxious and troubled about so many things. We live in fear, our hearts so filled with worry that can we lose sight of the reason for our existence: to love and serve God in this life so as to be happy with Him for all eternity. When we come to the end of our lives we will see that the one thing that really mattered was how we have loved our God. Pray that we will come to realise this truth before it is too late.

To you now I entrust this intention which is so dear to my heart. (Mention the intention...) Grant me the favour of seeing that this request that I make of the Most High through you has been answered, so that I too, like you, may sing of His merciful love forever. Amen

Prayer:

In communion with you, the Apostle to the Apostles, I now pray:

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be to the Father. 

The Novena concludes with the Litany of Saint Mary Magdalene: 

Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy,
Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy,
Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy,
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 Spirit, have mercy on us,
Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us,
Holy Mary, pray for us,

Saint Mary Magdalene, pray for us
Bearing the alabaster jar of perfume, pray for us,
Bathing the feet of Jesus with your tears, pray for us,
Drying them with your hair, pray for us,
Of whom many sins were forgiven, pray for us,
Burning with ardent love, pray for us,
Following the footsteps of Christ, pray for us,
Diamond passing from the dust into the light, pray for us,
From a vessel of clay to purest crystal, pray for us,
Sparkling pearl, pray for us,
Blazing torch, pray for us,
Pleasing to the Lord, pray for us,
Precious to the Heart of Jesus, pray for us,
Always choosing the better part, pray for us,
Whose tears obtained life for Lazarus, pray for us,
Standing firm with Christ Crucified, pray for us,
Staying with Him when the disciples had fled, pray for us,
Sharing in the sorrows of His Mother, pray for us,
Woman of strength, pray for us,
Remaining at the empty tomb, pray for us,
Witness of the Risen Christ, pray for us,
Marked by the touch of His glorious hand, pray for us,
First herald of the Resurrection, pray for us,
Apostle to the apostles, pray for us,
Apostle of Provence, pray for us,
Protector of the Order of the Preachers, pray for us,
Sweet advocate of penitents, pray for us,
So that with you we may merit the happiness of Heaven, pray for us

Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world, spare us, Lord,
Lamb of God who take away the sin of the world, graciously hear us, Lord
Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world, have mercy on us.

V. Pray for us, O Blessed Mary Magdalene,

A. That we may become worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray : Father Most Merciful, pour out your Spirit upon us, so that with the Blessed Mary Magdalene, we may love our Lord Jesus Christ above all else in this world and so be found worthy of eternal beatitude, 

Through Christ our Lord. Amen.