OUR MOTHER FOUNDRESS
The imitation of Jesus Christ is the dominant motive for Magdalene‟s spirituality. It is not the kind of imitation that looks to a model for an external expression but rather an entering into the deep motives which animate the life of Christ from within. Magdalene‟s foremost intention is to relive the burning love
that prompted the Word to become flesh and live among men as one of them, and die on the cross for their salvation. The inner thrust towards this type of imitation is in fact preceded by an “intense spiritual union with God”, which Christ reveals to her and is accompanied by ardent feelings of love. This is the fire of love which Magdalene would like to spread throughout the whole world and into
all hearts.
ST. MAGDALENE OF CANOSSA
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