Our Patron Saints
Adoration Servants was founded on the feast of Saint Mary Magdalene, July 22, 2004, and honors her, along with her sister Martha, as our patrons. The Gospels refer to three women named Mary. At Adoration Servants, we follow the traditional understanding—held by Church Fathers, Popes, and saints throughout the centuries—that these refer to one and the same person: Mary Magdalene. Those interested in exploring this topic further may expand the “One Woman or Three?” section below.
Saint Mary Magdalene was at our Lord’s feet several times in the Gospels including the Crucifixion. Related to this contemplative role so similar to Eucharistic Adoration our Lord Himself has a comment: "Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain town: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house.
And she had a sister called Mary. who, sitting also at the Lord's feet, heard his word. But Martha was busy about much serving. Who stood and said: 'Lord, hast thou no care that my sister hath left me alone to serve? Speak to her therefore, that she help me.' And the Lord answering, said to her: 'Martha, Martha, thou art careful and art troubled about many things: But one thing is necessary. Mary hath chosen the best part, which shall not be taken away from her.'" (Luke 10:38-42)
Let us not neglect to spend time with our Lord in the Eucharist but rather, let us follow the example of Saint Mary Magdalene. Nevertheless, Eucharistic Adoration involves organization and effort that can be a burdomesome tasks. Adoration Servants freely take the role of Martha in order that others may more often take the role of Mary, that is, the best part.
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You must-read the book: St Mary Magdalene: Prophetess of Eucharistic Love by Fr Sean Davidson available at catholicfreeshipping.com. The incites from the book below are only samples of this great book
Adorers are often given the most sublime missions by Jesus but he only bestows this dignity because he knows
that, like Magdalene, they would rather be clinging to his feet than doing any other thing.
When they go out into the world to evangelize, faithful adorers seek the glory of Christ and not their own. They
want nothing but to gaze upon his eucharistic face and contemplate his life, but at times they know they are
being sent by him to fulfil some apostolic task. As soon as it is done they will be back at his feet and under the
light of the monstrance once again.
