Unless You Do Penance, You Shall Likewise Perish | St. Mary Magdalene's Lesson for Our Time

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"Unless you do penance, you shall likewise perish." (Luke 13:3) On the great Feast of St. Mary Magdalene, this sermon reflects on one of the greatest examples of repentance, contrition, and divine love found in Sacred Scripture and Catholic Tradition. St. Mary Magdalene's tears at the feet of Christ transformed her life forever. Her sincere repentance led to forgiveness, the expulsion of seven demons, intimate friendship with Our Lord, steadfast fidelity beneath the Cross, the privilege of being among the first witnesses of the Resurrection, and a life of heroic penance in solitude. Drawing upon St. Bernard, the Gospel account, and the Church's teaching on religious life, this homily reminds us that true penance is never wasted. Every sacrifice, prayer, and act of reparation offered with love becomes a source of grace for countless souls. Whether you are religious or lay faithful, this sermon is a powerful reminder that charity covers a multitude of sins, and that sincere repentance opens the soul once more to the Holy Ghost. "Compunction of heart is the treasure infinitely to be desired." — St. Bernard 00:00 "Unless you do penance..." 00:17 Feast of St. Mary Magdalene 00:48 St. Bernard on compunction of heart 01:12 Tears of repentance at Christ's feet 01:59 The power of sincere contrition 02:30 Seven demons cast out 02:49 Choosing Christ over worldly concerns 02:59 The costly anointing of Our Lord 03:41 Tears for Lazarus 04:07 Lazarus raised from the dead 04:30 Faithfulness at Calvary 04:46 First witness of the Risen Christ 05:05 Thirty years of penance in France 05:40 The vocation of reparation 06:03 St. John Paul II on religious life 06:41 Consecrated souls strengthen the Church 07:22 Living and suffering for others 08:03 Offering sacrifices for souls 08:40 Helping sinners receive grace 08:57 Prayer through the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass For more please visit http://reginaecclesiae.com & remember to say 3 Hail Marys for the priest 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 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/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 #StMaryMagdalene #MaryMagdalene #Repentance #Penance #Catholic #TraditionalCatholic #LatinMass #SensusFidelium #CatholicSermon #Contrition #Forgiveness #Saints #HolyMass #CatholicFaith #Conversion

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• Repentance