Litany of Blessed Mária Magdolna Bódi
Introduction to the Litany
In the Litany of the Venerable Servant of God, Mária Magdolna Bódi, we address Jesus rather than Magdi herself.
This form of prayer certainly reflects her own humility and simplicity, for Jesus was her everything.
At first, we contemplate those attributes of our Lord Jesus which particularly inspired Magdi’s spirituality:
Jesus, who chose to be born in poverty; whose every desire was to fulfill the will of His Father; who often withdrew to pray; who lived in virginity and worked with His hands in His youth.
Jesus, who lovingly embraced and blessed the children, who admired the lilies of the field, who as the Good Shepherd sought out the lost sheep and carried it home.
Jesus, who healed the sick, proclaimed the Good News of His Kingdom, and by His holy Cross redeemed the world, teaching us to carry our own crosses.
Jesus, who guides us by His Holy Spirit and desires to reign as King in our hearts.
We also recall His women disciples, especially Mary Magdalene, so that we may better understand the vocation Magdi received from Him. Relevant passages of Holy Scripture accompany these reflections.
Then we invoke the intercession of saints whose example Magdi eagerly followed and whose prayers she often sought. Among them, Blessed Sára Salkaházi, who very likely assisted in Magdi’s training as a member of the Catholic Women’s Association in 1944.
Afterward, we ask God’s protection against sin — particularly in those areas where Magdi strove fervently for her own conversion and for that of her companions.
For it is sin that prevents us from growing in divine grace as she did.
We then reflect on the sources of grace that filled Magdi’s life with joy:
deep prayer, regular confession and Holy Communion, and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.
Finally, we pray for the strengthening of the virtues she so faithfully practiced: love, diligence, selfless service, purity of heart, and perseverance.
In conclusion, we implore the grace to follow Jesus’ call with our whole heart, that we too may attain the happiness He has promised.
Fr. Péter Szakács, author of the Litany
Litany of Blessed Mária Magdolna Bódi
Prayers to the Most Holy Trinity
Lord, have mercy on us. – Lord, have mercy on us!
Christ, have mercy on us. – Christ, have mercy on us!
Lord, have mercy on us. – Lord, have mercy on us!
Christ, hear us. – Christ, hear us!
Christ, graciously hear us. – Christ, graciously hear us!
God the Father of Heaven – Have mercy on us!
God the Son, Redeemer of the world
God the Holy Spirit
Holy Trinity, one God – Have mercy on us!
The Mysteries of Christ’s Life and His Spirit
Lord Jesus, You are the beloved Son of the Father – Have mercy on us!
Jesus, who chose to be born in humble circumstances
Jesus, who learned manual work in the carpenter’s shop of Nazareth
Jesus, who withdrew in prayer and fasting to prepare for Your mission
Jesus, who rejoiced that the Father reveals Himself to the little ones
Jesus, who took the children into Your arms and blessed them
Jesus, who taught: Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God
Jesus, who saw the Father’s providence in the beauty of creation
Jesus, who often went up the mountain alone to pray
Jesus, our Good Shepherd
Jesus, who sought out and carried the lost sheep
Jesus, who led prodigal sons back to the Father’s house
Jesus, who had compassion on the suffering and the oppressed
Jesus, who healed the sick
Jesus, who preached repentance and conversion
Jesus, who chose apostles to proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom
Jesus, who accepted the service of Mary Magdalene and the holy women
Jesus, who sows the good seed of Your Word into the soil of our hearts
Jesus, who called Your disciples to bear much fruit in their lives
Jesus, who desires to live in us and we in You
Jesus, who prayed that Your joy might be in our hearts
Jesus, who at the Last Supper left us the great Sacrament of Your love
Jesus, who invites us to receive You with joy and a pure heart in the Eucharist
Jesus, who foretold that Your disciples too would be persecuted as You were
Jesus, who taught that whoever loses his life for Your sake will find it
Jesus, who by Your holy Cross redeemed the world
Jesus, who taught us to carry our daily crosses
Jesus, who rose from the dead
Jesus, who chose Mary Magdalene to proclaim the joy of the Resurrection
Jesus, who ascended into heaven
Jesus, who directs our hearts toward heavenly things
Jesus, who sent the Holy Spirit upon Your praying disciples
Jesus, who calls us to live under the guidance of the Holy Spirit
Jesus, who will come again to judge the living and the dead
Jesus, who reigns as King
Jesus, who desires to be the King of our hearts
Intercession of the Saints and Blesseds
Holy Mary, Mother of God – Pray for us!
Saint Joseph, most chaste spouse of the Virgin Mary
Our holy Guardian Angels, guides on God’s paths
Saint Mary Magdalene, disciple of the Lord
Saint Ignatius of Loyola, priest
Saint Emeric, prince
Blessed Sister Sára Salkaházi
All you saints of God
Protection from Sin and Petition for God’s Safeguard
From losing Your friendship through our sins – Deliver us, O Lord!
From falling in temptation
From moral laxity and carelessness
From bondage to sinful habits
From merciless judgment of others
From rebellion against Your divine will
From ingratitude toward You
From closing our hearts to Your forgiving mercy
From hatred and lack of love
From discord and evil
From every sin
From war, famine, and natural disaster
From physical and spiritual sickness
By Your holy wounds, which have brought us healing – Deliver us, O Lord!
The Spirit of Magdi
In faith and trust in You – Strengthen us, O Lord!
In hope rooted in You
In the path of love for God and neighbor
In deep and faithful prayer
In complete self-surrender to You
Through regular confession and Holy Communion
Through adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Through the love flowing from Your Sacred Heart
Through meditation on the Holy Scriptures
In contemplation of creation
In trustful abandonment to Divine Providence
Through childlike confidence in the Blessed Virgin Mary
In harmony with our pastors
In zeal for the Kingdom of God
In a spirit of diligence and honest work
In fidelity to daily duties
In selfless and generous service
In care for the poor and the sick
In loving education of children and youth
In creative acts of charity
In the joy and purity of Christian life
In purity of heart and integrity of soul
In humility and modesty
In kindness and goodness
In a spirit of peacemaking
In preserving our Christian faith and culture
In patience under reproach
In steadfastness under persecution
In spiritual strength and courage
In perseverance in goodness
In a spirit of sacrifice
That we may do all for Your greater glory
That we may remain faithful to You until death
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world
– Have mercy on us!
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world
– Graciously hear us, O Lord!
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world
– Have mercy on us!
Create in me a clean heart, O God,
– and renew a steadfast spirit within me!
Let us pray
Lord Jesus Christ,
You granted to Blessed Mária Magdolna Bódi the grace to open her heart to You,
and already in her youth to experience the joyful blessedness of encountering You.
She served You among the poor, the young, and the working people.
You crowned her dedication and fidelity with the glory of martyrdom.
Through her intercession, grant that we too may follow Your call with all our hearts,
serve You with joy,
and obtain the happiness promised to the pure of heart.
You who live and reign for ever and ever. Amen.
(Text reviewed by Dr. Zoltán Kovács, professor of theology)