St. Mary Magdalen (22 July): Butler's Lives of the Saints

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St. Mary Magdalene stands as one of Christianity's greatest examples of repentance, conversion, and unwavering love for Our Lord Jesus Christ. In this timeless reading from The Lives of the Saints by Fr. Alban Butler, discover the remarkable journey of Mary Magdalene—from a life of sin to becoming one of Christ's most devoted followers, the first witness of the Resurrection, and an enduring model of hope for every soul seeking God's mercy. This meditation explores: • The danger of pride and self-will • The Prodigal Son as the pattern of conversion • True contrition and perfect repentance • Christ's infinite mercy toward sinners • Why love perfects repentance • Mary Magdalene at the Cross • The empty tomb and the Resurrection • "Rabboni!" • The first witness of Easter • Perseverance in holiness • Lessons for Christians today Whether you are returning to the sacraments, struggling with past sins, or seeking deeper love of Our Lord, St. Mary Magdalene reminds us that no sinner is beyond God's mercy. "Much has been forgiven her, because she has loved much." 0:00 Introduction 0:17 Mary Magdalene: The Great Penitent 1:06 The Prodigal Son and the Beginning of Sin 3:26 The Misery of Life Without God 5:39 Christ Calls the Sinner 7:03 The Beginning of True Conversion 8:31 Seeking Christ Without Delay 10:07 Confidence in Divine Mercy 11:38 Washing the Feet of Christ 13:17 The Interior Sacrifice of the Heart 14:17 Christ's Mercy Toward Sinners 15:06 The Loving Father Receives the Prodigal 17:20 Simon the Pharisee's Judgment 19:34 Love Perfects Repentance 21:25 Public Witness of Faith 22:31 The Fruits of True Penance 24:05 Gratitude After Forgiveness 26:19 Mary Magdalene Identified 28:08 Standing at the Cross 30:06 The Burial of Christ 31:01 The Empty Tomb 33:38 Christ Appears to Mary Magdalene 35:15 "Rabboni!" 36:10 First Witness of the Resurrection 38:07 Tradition of Provence 40:46 Universal Veneration 41:17 Final Meditation on Repentance https://sensusfidelium.com/the-lives-of-the-fathers-martyrs-and-other-principal-saints/july/st-mary-magdalen/ Get Butler's Lives of the Saints here: https://loretopublications.idevaffiliate.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=102&url=1 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 Support Catholic Businesses here - https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ Sensus Fidelium Press - https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ Sensus Fidelium Apps - https://sensusfidelium.tv/ Support Sensus Fidelium - https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 #magdalene #marymagdalene #catholic #jesus #apostletotheapostles #france #gospel #conversion 🙏🏻PLEASE HELP OUR CHANNEL GROW 🙏🏻 ▶ 1. Become a Channel Patron: https://www.patreon.com/SensusFidelium ▶ 2. Visit the website https://www.sensusfidelium.com for Gueranger, Saint of the Day, Apologetics, Meditation by the Saints, Scripture Study and more. ▶ 3. Subscribe to Other Video Platforms 🔴 BitChute --- https://www.bitchute.com/channel/Sensus_Fidelium/ 🔴 Rumble --- https://rumble.com/c/c-298311 🔴 My Catholic Tube - https://mycatholictube.com/videos/sensus-fidelium-channel/ 🔴 LBRY.tv --- https://lbry.tv/@SensusFidelium:c 🔴 ODYSEE - https://odysee.com/@SensusFidelium:c 🔴 UGETube - https://videos.utahgunexchange.com/@Sensus%20Fidelium 🔴 BrandNewTube - https://brandnewtube.com/@SensusFidelium 🔴 GabTV - https://tv.gab.com/channel/Sensus_Fidelium 🔴 GloriaTV - https://gloria.tv/Sensus%20Fidelium 🔴 Brighteon - https://www.brighteon.com/channels/sensusfidelium ▶ 4. Paypal, Bitcoin, Anedot, Stripe, Square & PO Box donations - https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ ▶ 5. YouTube: Click Subscribe, then Click "Notification Bell" = 🔔 Please "Like" our videos so that Youtube shares it to others by clicking the "Like" thumbs-up under the video = 👍🏻 ▶ 6. Please share this video 📲, and help others find Christ inside the Catholic Church! Please share this video on Facebook and Twitter using the share button. ▶ 7. Follow on Social Media: 🔴 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SensusFidelium/ 🔴 Twitter: https://https://twitter.com/Sensus_Fidelium 🔴 YouTube: Click Subscribe, then Click "Notification Bell" = 🔔 🔴 Parler: https://parler.com/profile/Sensusfidelium/posts 🔴 SP3RN: https://www.sp3rn.com/community/pages/14-sensus-fidelium 🔴 GAB: https://gab.com/Sensus_Fidelium 🔴 Bastyon: https://bastyon.com/sensusfidelium 🔴 GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/sensus_fidelium 🔴 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sensusfidelium/ 🔴 Telegram: https//t.me/RealSensusFidelium 🔴 Truth Social - @SensusFidelium ▶ 8. Follow on iTunes: 🔴 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sensus-fidelium-catholic-podcast/id1477010758 #StMaryMagdalene #Catholic #Saints #LivesOfTheSaints #Repentance #Penance #DivineMercy #JesusChrist #TraditionalCatholic #SensusFidelium #CatholicChurch #Christianity #Confession #Mercy #Faith