Feast Day:
Saint Bridget of Sweden, born in 1303, was born into a strongly devout family. After the death of her husband, she founded the Bridgettine Order, a monastic religious community for both monks and nuns, which emphasized a strict adherence to the Rule of Saint Augustine. Bridget is best known for her mystical visions, many of which were recorded in her writings and revealed detailed accounts of Christ’s Passion and messages from the Virgin Mary. Her influence during her lifetime extended well beyond Sweden, as she embarked on pilgrimages across Europe, including a notable journey to Rome, where she sought to reform the Church and encourage a return to its spiritual roots.

Today is the feast of St Mary Magdalen, the woman healed of 'seven devils' by Jesus.

A unique and important character in the story of the Resurrection, she was chosen as one its first witnesses and is recognised as the ‘Apostle of Apostles’.