Our Lady of Prompt Succor Novena
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Show HideOur Lady of Prompt Succor is a title given to our Blessed Mother. Devotion to Mary under the title of Our Lady of Prompt Succor dates to the mid-1800s. It is associated with a wooden image of Our Lady and the Christ Child.
There have been many miracles attributed to the intercession of Our Lady of Prompt Succor. You can use this novena to seek intercession from her in any aspect of your life!
About Our Lady of Prompt Succor
Devotion to Our Lady of Prompt Succor began under Ursuline nuns in Louisiana. In 1727, Ursuline nuns from France arrived in Louisiana. They soon established a convent and a school called Ursuline Academy.
At Ursuline Academy, which is still a school today, the nuns educated children of Native Americans, slaves, free Creole people, and European colonists.
During the time of the French Revolution, many of the sisters fled to Cuba because they feared the anti-clerical persecution of those who were now in power in France.
But soon, the Louisiana territory became property of the United States. When this happened, the Ursulines sent a letter to Thomas Jefferson to ask if the new government would honor their property rights. The president sent them a letter in reply, assuring them that their rights would be protected by their new government and that the government would not interfere with their affairs.
At this time, the Ursuline convent was struggling to furnish enough teachers to run Ursuline Academy. So Mother Andre Madier wrote to her cousin, Mother Michael Gensoul, in France.
Mother Michael was also running a boarding school for Catholic girls. Mother Michael asked her bishop to approve a transfer of nuns to Louisiana, but her bishop told her that only the pope could give authorization for such a transfer because so many religious had fled France recently.
At the time, Pope Pius VII was imprisoned by Napoleon. Mother Michael knew that it was unlikely that the pope would receive a letter from her. Despite this, she prayed to Mary for help, saying, “O most holy Virgin Mary, if you obtain for me a prompt and favorable answer to this letter, I promise to have you honored at New Orleans under the title of Our Lady of Prompt Succor.”
Mother Michael received a reply from the pope just over a month after sending him her letter. He approved her request to transfer nuns to Louisiana.
Mother Michael then commissioned a statue of Mary holding the Christ Child. The statue showed Mary with flowing robes, and it gave her the appearance of moving quickly.
Mother Michael arrived in Louisiana with the statue of Our Lady of Prompt Succor and some postulants in 1810.
Since then, many miracles have been attributed to Our Lady of Prompt Succor, including the preservation of the Ursuline convent from a nearby fire and the preservation of the convent during the fighting of the Battle of New Orleans in 1815.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor’s Feast Day: January 8th
Why Pray the Our Lady of Prompt Succor Novena?
Our Lady of Prompt Succor is the patron saint of Louisiana and the archdiocese of New Orleans. You can seek her intercession if you or someone you know lives in Louisiana or the archdiocese of New Orleans.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor is also the patron saint against hurricanes. You can ask her to pray for protection against a hurricane for yourself or for someone you know who may be in danger from a hurricane.
You can pray the Our Lady of Prompt Succor Novena for any intention!
Our Lady of Prompt Succor Novena Prayers
Our Lady of Prompt Succor Novena - Day 1
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Lord God, we thank You for giving us Your mother as Our Lady of Prompt Succor. Help us to truly turn to her as our own mother in all of our needs!
Our Lady of Prompt Succor, you love each of us with tender motherly care. You are eager to assist us in all of our needs, and your intercession with your Son is very powerful for all who turn to you.
Please bring all of our petitions before the throne of your Son, and we particularly ask today that you pray that we and all people may grow in true devotion to you!
Pray for us, that we may make use of every help God gives us for our salvation. Pray that we may do all we can to advance in holiness in our lives.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
Our Lady of Prompt Succor, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor Novena - Day 2
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Lord God, we thank You for giving us Your mother as Our Lady of Prompt Succor. Help us to truly turn to her as our own mother in all of our needs!
Our Lady of Prompt Succor, devotion to you under this title began through the prayers and the devotion of the Ursuline nuns. Like the Ursulines who began this devotion, we can turn to your powerful intercession for all of our needs.
Please bring all of our petitions before the throne of your Son, and we particularly ask today that you pray that all Ursulines may be holy servants of God!
Pray for us, that we may grow in devotion and holiness each day. Pray that we may always be eager to answer God’s call to serve Him in our lives.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
Our Lady of Prompt Succor, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor Novena - Day 3
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Lord God, we thank You for giving us Your mother as Our Lady of Prompt Succor. Help us to truly turn to her as our own mother in all of our needs!
Our Lady of Prompt Succor, the Ursuline nuns who began devotion to you under this title were in great need of help for their Catholic school. They turned to your powerful intercession for the help they needed to effectively teach students the Catholic faith.
Please bring all of our petitions before the throne of your Son, and we particularly ask today that you pray that all Catholic schools may effectively instill holiness in their students!
Pray for us, that we may grow in virtue and holiness each day. Pray that we may do our best to preach the gospel every way we can.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
Our Lady of Prompt Succor, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor Novena - Day 4
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Lord God, we thank You for giving us Your mother as Our Lady of Prompt Succor. Help us to truly turn to her as our own mother in all of our needs!
Our Lady of Prompt Succor, the Ursulines began devotion to you at a time of great turmoil in the world. Many people were being persecuted for their Catholic faith, and the Ursuline nuns were having difficulty carrying out their work because of this.
Please bring all of our petitions before the throne of your Son, and we particularly ask today that you pray for all who are being persecuted for their Catholic faith!
Pray for us, that we may always practice our faith courageously. Pray that we may never allow sufferings or trials to deter us from serving God.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
Our Lady of Prompt Succor, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor Novena - Day 5
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Lord God, we thank You for giving us Your mother as Our Lady of Prompt Succor. Help us to truly turn to her as our own mother in all of our needs!
Our Lady of Prompt Succor, the Ursulines turned to your powerful intercession when they were in need of assistance following religious persecution. Your aid helped the Ursulines to continue running their school, despite the trials they faced.
Please bring all of our petitions before the throne of your Son, and we particularly ask today that you pray that all Catholics may be able to practice their faith freely!
Pray for us, that we may grow in devotion and love of God each day of our lives. Pray that we may always practice our faith courageously in all circumstances.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
Our Lady of Prompt Succor, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor Novena - Day 6
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Lord God, we thank You for giving us Your mother as Our Lady of Prompt Succor. Help us to truly turn to her as our own mother in all of our needs!
Our Lady of Prompt Succor, the Ursulines were in need of more nuns to successfully carry out their work of Catholic education. When they turned to your powerful intercession, you obtained for them the help they needed in their work.
Please bring all of our petitions before the throne of your Son, and we particularly ask today that you pray that all whom God calls to priestly and religious vocations may respond generously!
Pray for us, that we may always be eager to answer God’s call in our lives. Pray that we may do all we can to carry out God’s will.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
Our Lady of Prompt Succor, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor Novena - Day 7
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Lord God, we thank You for giving us Your mother as Our Lady of Prompt Succor. Help us to truly turn to her as our own mother in all of our needs!
Our Lady of Prompt Succor, the Ursulines began the devotion to you under this title when they were in great need of assistance. They turned to your motherly intercession in faith, knowing that you would do all you could for them and that God would provide for their needs.
Please bring all of our petitions before the throne of your Son, and we particularly ask today that you pray that we and all people may grow in faith!
Pray for us, that we may advance in all virtues needed for holiness. Pray that we may grow closer to your Son each day of our lives.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
Our Lady of Prompt Succor, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor Novena - Day 8
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Lord God, we thank You for giving us Your mother as Our Lady of Prompt Succor. Help us to truly turn to her as our own mother in all of our needs!
Our Lady of Prompt Succor, the Ursuline nuns were facing many difficulties in their work during the time they began devotion to you under this title. Despite the trials they were facing, they submitted themselves to God’s will.
Please bring all of our petitions before the throne of your Son, and we particularly ask today that you pray that we and all people may grow in submission to God’s will!
Pray for us, that we may never waver in our faith despite any sufferings we endure. Pray that we may grow in love for God each day of our lives.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
Our Lady of Prompt Succor, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor Novena - Day 9
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Lord God, we thank You for giving us Your mother as Our Lady of Prompt Succor. Help us to truly turn to her as our own mother in all of our needs!
Our Lady of Prompt Succor, the Ursuline nuns began devotion to you under this title as they worked through the difficulty of having too few nuns to carry out their work. The Church today has many needs and difficulties. Your intercession can greatly assist your Son’s Church.
Please bring all of our petitions before the throne of your Son, and we particularly ask today that you pray that your Son’s Church may be strong!
Pray for us, that we may always be eager to serve God and His Church in whatever ways He calls us to. Pray that we may strive to carry out God’s will in our lives, even when it is difficult.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
Our Lady of Prompt Succor, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.