Mary Magdalene


Almighty God, whose blessed Son restored Mary Magdalene to health of body and mind, and called her to be a witness of his resurrection: Mercifully grant that by your grace we may be healed of all our infirmities and know you in the power of his endless life; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

1 As a deer pants for flowing streams,
   so pants my soul for you, O God.
2 My soul thirsts for God, for the living God.
   When shall I come and appear before God?
3 My tears have been my food day and night,
   while they say to me all the day long,
   "Where is your God?"
4 These things I remember, as I pour out my soul:
   how I would go with the throng and lead them in procession to the house of God
   with glad shouts and songs of praise, a multitude keeping festival.
5 Why are you cast down, O my soul,
   and why are you in turmoil within me?
   Hope in God; for I shall again praise him,
   my salvation 6 and my God.

Psalm 42 – English Standard Version

Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
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1 Samuel 31:1-13 - Acts 15:12-21 - Mark 5:21-43