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poche · « **on:** January 15, 2015, 12:17:11 AM »

Our Lady of Prompt Succor
Devotion to Our Lady of Prompt Succor dates back to 1802, when the Ursuline Order in New Orleans pleaded for help in sustaining the Order with new sisters from France. Their prayers were answered with papal permission for sisters to be transferred from France to New Orleans. In thanksgiving for this favor, the Ursulines dedicated a statue in their convent chapel to Our Lady of Prompt Succor in 1810.

In 1812, a terrible fire broke out in New Orleans, and the wind was blowing the flames toward the convent. Prayers before the statue of Our Lady were answered with a reversal of the wind direction and the convent was spared.

During the Battle of New Orleans, in 1815, the sisters again invoked the assistance of Our Lady of Prompt Succor. As the sound of guns and cannons thundered around the chapel during Mass, they vowed to have a Mass of Thanksgiving sung every year if the Americans were victorious. At Communion time, a messenger arrived with the news that Gen. Andrew Jackson's overmatched army had successfully driven the British from the city. Once again Our Lady had responded promptly.

In 1928, the Holy See approved the selection of Our Lady of Prompt Succor as the Patroness of the city of New Orleans and the state of Louisiana. The Mass of Thanksgiving is offered each January 8 at the Shrine of Our Lady of Prompt Succor in New Orleans.

http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2015-01-15

poche · « **Reply #1 on:** January 15, 2015, 03:42:35 AM »

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Our Lady of Prompt Succor
Devotion to Our Lady of Prompt Succor dates back to 1802, when the Ursuline Order in New Orleans pleaded for help in sustaining the Order with new sisters from France. Their prayers were answered with papal permission for sisters to be transferred from France to New Orleans. In thanksgiving for this favor, the Ursulines dedicated a statue in their convent chapel to Our Lady of Prompt Succor in 1810.

In 1812, a terrible fire broke out in New Orleans, and the wind was blowing the flames toward the convent. Prayers before the statue of Our Lady were answered with a reversal of the wind direction and the convent was spared.

During the Battle of New Orleans, in 1815, the sisters again invoked the assistance of Our Lady of Prompt Succor. As the sound of guns and cannons thundered around the chapel during Mass, they vowed to have a Mass of Thanksgiving sung every year if the Americans were victorious. At Communion time, a messenger arrived with the news that Gen. Andrew Jackson's overmatched army had successfully driven the British from the city. Once again Our Lady had responded promptly.

In 1928, the Holy See approved the selection of Our Lady of Prompt Succor as the Patroness of the city of New Orleans and the state of Louisiana. The Mass of Thanksgiving is offered each January 8 at the Shrine of Our Lady of Prompt Succor in New Orleans.

http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2015-01-15

Actually Catholic World Report was wrong. The great fire was in 1788.

poche · « **Reply #2 on:** January 15, 2015, 03:46:05 AM »

Many miracles have been attributed to the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary under the title of Our Lady of Prompt Succor. Two historical events are especially associated with the Virgin. The first occurred in 1788 during the eruption of a great fire in New Orleans devastating the Vieux Carré. The Ursuline convent was facing imminent destruction as the winds blew the terrible fire toward Jackson Square. An order was given to evacuate the convent, however at that moment, a nun named Sr. St. Anthony (Marthe Delatre, daughter of Antoine Delatre)[3] placed a small statue of Our Lady of Prompt Succor on a window seat and Mother St. Michel began to pray aloud, "Our Lady of Prompt Succor, we are lost unless you hasten to our aid!" Immediately, the wind shifted direction, blowing the flames away from the convent allowing for the fire to be extinguished.[2] The Ursuline convent was one of the few buildings spared from destruction. Upon seeing the inexplicable occurrence, witnesses unanimously cried out, "Our Lady of Prompt Succor has saved us!"

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Notre_Dame_de_Bon_Secours

poche · « **Reply #3 on:** January 15, 2015, 03:47:50 AM »

The second major miracle occurred in 1815, twenty-seven years after the disastrous fire. General Andrew Jackson's 6,000 American troops faced 15,000 British soldiers on the plains of Chalmette. It seemed as though the city of New Orleans was doomed. On the eve of the Battle of New Orleans, New Orleans residents joined the Ursuline sisters at their convent in the French Quarter to pray throughout the night, imploring the help of Our Lady of Prompt Succor.[4] On the morning of January 8, the Very Rev. William Dubourg, Vicar General, offered Mass at the altar on which the statue of Our Lady of Prompt Succor had been placed. Cannon fire could be heard from the chapel. The Prioress of the Ursuline convent, Mother Ste. Marie Olivier de Vezin, made a vow to have a Mass of Thanksgiving sung annually should the American forces win. At the very moment of communion, a courier ran into the chapel to inform all those present that the British had been defeated. They had become confused by a fog and wandered into a swamp.[2] The Mass ended with the singing of the Te Deum.[1] An annual Mass of Thanksgiving has been held Jan. 8 ever since.[4] The 200 anniversary of the Battle of New Orleans will occur in 2015, and commemorative events are planned.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Notre_Dame_de_Bon_Secours

poche · « **Reply #4 on:** January 15, 2015, 04:02:41 AM »

Pious believers of New Orleans pray before the statue of Our Lady of Prompt Succor, asking for her intercession whenever a hurricane threatens the city. During hurricane season, prayers are said at every Mass in the city during the Prayers of the Faithful requesting Our Lady of Prompt Succor's intercession and protection. After Hurricane Katrina, prayers were made to Our Lady of Prompt Succor asking for the quick recovery of the damaged city and surrounding area.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Notre_Dame_de_Bon_Secours

I believe there to be some truth to this because when the authorities ordered the city to be evacuated they anticipated that it would be several months before the people would be able to return. Actually the people were able to return after one month.

poche · « **Reply #5 on:** January 15, 2015, 04:05:20 AM »

Litany of Our Lady of Prompt Succor

Lord, have mercy on us.

Christ, have mercy on us.

Lord, have mercy on us.

Christ, hear us,
Christ, graciously hear us.

God the Father of Heaven,
Have mercy on us.

God the Son, Redeemer of the world,
Have mercy on us.

Holy Trinity, one God,
Have mercy on us.

Response to the following: Pray for us.

Holy Mary
Mother of the Infant Jesus
Our Lady of Prompt Succor
Our Lady of Prompt Succor of all who invoke you with confidence
Our Lady of Prompt Succor of all who are devout toward the Infant Jesus
Our Lady of Prompt Succor for obtaining a lively faith
Our Lady of Prompt Succor for sustaining the hope of Christians
Our Lady of Prompt Succor for obtaining and persevering in charity
Our Lady of Prompt Succor for observing the law of God
Our Lady of Prompt Succor for observing perseverance in virtue and good works
Our Lady of Prompt Succor in every spiritual necessity
Our Lady of Prompt Succor against the revolt of self-will
Our Lady of Prompt Succor in the occasion of sin
Our Lady of Prompt Succor in every temptation
Our Lady of Prompt Succor against the evil spirit
Our Lady of Prompt Succor for obtaining contrition
Our Lady of Prompt Succor of those wishing to re-enter the path of salvation
Our Lady of Prompt Succor for the conversion of sinners
Our Lady of Prompt Succor in every temporal necessity
Our Lady of Prompt Succor in every affliction
Our Lady of Prompt Succor of afflicted families.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor of the sick and the poor
Our Lady of Prompt Succor against contagious diseases and epidemics
Our Lady of Prompt Succor in every accident
Our Lady of Prompt Succor against destruction by fire
Our Lady of Prompt Succor against lightning and tempest
Our Lady of Prompt Succor against destruction by flood.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor of travelers,
Our Lady of Prompt Succor of navigators
Our Lady of Prompt Succor of the shipwrecked
Our Lady of Prompt Succor against the enemies of our country
Our Lady of Prompt Succor in time of war
Our Lady of Prompt Succor of those aspiring to the holy priesthood and the religious life
Our Lady of Prompt Succor of laborers in the Lord's vineyard
Our Lady of Prompt Succor of missionaries who spread the faith
Our Lady of Prompt Succor of our Holy Father the Pope
Our Lady of Prompt Succor for those searching for the faith
Our Lady of Prompt Succor against the enemies of the Church
Our Lady of Prompt Succor at the hour of death
Our Lady of Prompt Succor for the deliverance of the souls in purgatory.

Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world,
Spare us, O Lord.

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.

V: Our Lady of Prompt Succor, pray for us.

R: That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray:

O Almighty and Eternal God, Who sees us surrounded by so many dangers and miseries, grant in Your infinite goodness that the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Your Divine Son, may defend us from the evil spirit and protect us against all adversities, that always and with prompt succor she may deliver us from every evil of soul and body, and safely guide us to the kingdom of heaven, through the merits of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, Who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.

Contemplation:

If our eyes are always on heaven and God, at the end of life we will find ourselves in His Presence.

(Recitation of the Rosary)

Imprimatur:
Joseph F. Rummel
Archbishop of New Orleans.
New Orleans.
February 11, 1936.

http://campus.udayton.edu/mary/prayers/litsuccor.html