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The year 1587 was decisive in the spiritual life of St Mary Magdalen de' Pazzi. On 17 September the Blessed Virgin appeared to the Saint and assured her that she had never offended God.
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St Mary Magdalen de’ Pazzi was half a century younger than St Teresa, yet Mary Magdalen was drawn to the same love of poverty. Read about her 1587 call to wear a patched habit and remove her shoes.
Born in Florence in 1566, Saint Mary Magdalen of the Incarnate Word de’ Pazzi had a religious upbringing and entered the monastery of the Carmelite nuns there. She led a hidden life of prayer and self-denial, praying particularly for the renewal of the Church and encouraging the sisters in holiness. Her life was marked by many extraordinary graces. She died in 1607.
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St Mary Magdalen de’ Pazzi was beatified on this day in 1627; we recall one of her many trials and read how she rebuked the devil: “I am with my Jesus, and you can do me no harm.”
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"All Thy sacred miracles cause me nothing but thoughts of Thy power, of Thy greatness, and of Thy love..."
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In the translated works of St. Mary Magdalene de' Pazzi, we find this meditation on our Lord's resurrection: "Thou didst wish to appear to Mary first because she had conceived Thee..."
St Mary Magdalen of the Incarnate Word was born in Florence in 1566. She had a religious upbringing and entered the monastery of the Carmelite nuns there. She led a hidden life of prayer and self-denial, praying particularly for the renewal of the Church and encouraging the sisters in holiness. Her life was marked by many extraordinary graces. She died in 1607.
We celebrate the birth of St. Mary Magdalene de' Pazzi with an excerpt from the English translation of Father Fabrini's biography concerning the grace of Easter 1590. We also explore the story of the translator, Father Antonio Isoleri, pastor of the first Italian National parish in the USA, St. Mary Magdalen de Pazzi Church in Philadelphia.
Come, you who, descending into Mary, caused the Word to take flesh: effect in us by grace what you accomplished in her by grace and nature.
How truly wonderful you are, O Word of God, in the Holy Spirit; you cause him to infuse the soul with you
St Mary Magdalen of the Incarnate Word prayed for renewal
By opening the door of our heart to love for God, this love dissolves all self-love in us. But we must open the door!
How truly wonderful you are, O Word of God, in the Holy Spirit
St Mary Magdalen of the Incarnate Word prayed for renewal
Resolve to be a true imitator of the apostles
How much offended Thou art!
O God of love!
Come, you who, descending into Mary, caused the Word to take flesh
Saint Mary Magdalen de’ Pazzi led a hidden life of prayer and self-denial
The appointed time has come... for the renewal of His spouse, the Church
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Let nothing disturb you, Let nothing frighten you, All things are passing away: God never changes. Patience obtains all things. Whoever has God lacks nothing; God alone suffices. ~ St. Teresa of Avila
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