"Through the intercession of Our Lady of Prompt Succor, may we be spared all loss of life and property during this hurricane season, we pray to the Lord."      Hurricane season begins June 1.

Mary of Magdala was known for having seven demons driven out of her before her love was transformed and directed by Christ.  Her conversion brought her to such great devotion to Christ that she followed him, standing loyally and faithfully nearby during his arrest and crucifixion.  She was the first to see and speak to the Risen Christ and was commissioned by Him to announce His Resurrection to the world. From that point, she was known as the “Apostle to the Apostles”. She, along with the Apostles, received the gifts of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost and went out into the world proclaiming the Good News. She spent the last 30 years of her life and a contemplative hermit. Her feast day is JULY 22.

Prayer to Saint Mary Magdalen

Saint Mary Magdalen, woman of many sins, who by conversion became the beloved follower of Jesus, thank you for your witness that Jesus forgives through the miracle of love.  You, who already possess eternal happiness in His glorious presence, please intercede for me, so that some day I may share in the same everlasting joy.  Amen.
 

LITANY OF SAINT MARY MAGDALEN

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.
God, the Holy Spirit...Have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, One God...Have mercy on us.
Holy Mary, Mother of God...Pray for us. Response: PRAY FOR US
Saint Mary Magdalen…
Saint Mary Magdalen, whom Jesus looked upon with compassion...
Saint Mary Magdalen, from whom Jesus cast out seven demons…
Saint Mary Magdalen, faithful disciple of Jesus...
Saint Mary Magdalen, who devoted her life to serving Jesus…
Saint Mary Magdalen, whose soul was healed by Jesus...
Saint Mary Magdalen, who courageously followed Jesus in His Ministry...
Saint Mary Magdalen, who served Jesus at the Last Supper...
Saint Mary Magdalen, who faithfully followed Jesus to Golgotha...
Saint Mary Magdalen, who wept in sorrow at the foot of the Cross...
Saint Mary Magdalen, who consoled Mary at the death of her Son...
Saint Mary Magdalen, who on Easter found the tomb empty...
Saint Mary Magdalen, who kept steadfast watch at the tomb...
Saint Mary Magdalen, who asked, "Where have they taken Him?”...
Saint Mary Magdalen, to whom Christ first appeared after t he Resurrection...
Saint Mary Magdalen, who first announced the miracle of the Resurrection to the world...
Saint Mary Magdalen, Apostle of the Resurrection...
Saint Mary Magdalen, Apostle to the Apostles...

St. Michael, Archangel defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

Loving and faithful God, through the years the people of our archdiocese have appreciated the prayers and love of Our Lady of Prompt Succor in times of war, disaster, epidemic and illness. We come to you, Father, with Mary our Mother, and ask you to help us in the battle of today against violence, murder and racism. We implore you to give us your wisdom that we may build a community founded on the values of Jesus, which gives respect to the life and dignity of all people. Bless parents that they may form their children in faith. Bless and protect our youth that they may be peacemakers of our time. Give consolation to those who have lost loved ones through violence. Hear our prayer and give us the perseverance to be a voice for life and human dignity in our community. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor, hasten to help us. Mother Henriette Delille, pray for us that we may be a holy family.  Amen.
 

God, from whom all fatherhood in heaven and earth descends, Father,who are Love and Life, ensure that every human family on earth shall become, through Your Son, Jesus Christ, "born of woman," and through the Holy Spirit, the source of divine charity, a true shrine of life and love for the generations which are always renewing themselves. Ensure that Your grace shall guide the thoughts and the works of spouses toward the good of their families and of all families in the world. Ensure that the young generations shall find firm support in the family for their humanity and their growth in truth and love. Ensure the love, reinforced by the grace of the Sacrament of Matrimony shall show itself to be stronger than any weakness and every crisis through which our families pass at times. Amen.

Heavenly Father, in Your love for us, protect against the wickedness of the devil, those helpless little ones to whom You have given the gift of life. Touch with pity the hearts of those women pregnant in our world today who are not thinking of motherhood. Help them to see that the child they carry is made in Your image—as well as theirs—made for eternal life. Dispel their fear and selfishness and give them true womanly hearts to love their babies and give them birth and all the needed care that a mother alone can give. We ask  this through Jesus Christ, Your Son, Our Lord, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.