My prayers go up for all who are in the path of Hurricane Katrina. God's protection over them all.
Blessings,
trussell
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The Catholics in New Orleans traditionally pray for Mary's intervention and prayers for disaster under her title of Our Lady of Prompt Succor (quick help). Here are some prayers:
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.
God the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us.
Holy Mary, pray for us.
Mother of the Infant Jesus, pray for us.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor, pray for us.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor of all who invoke you with confidence, pray for us.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor of all who are devout toward the Infant Jesus, pray for us.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor for obtaining a lively faith, pray for us.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor for sustaining the hope of Christians, pray for us.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor for obtaining and persevering in charity, pray for us.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor for observing the law of God, pray for us.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor for observing perseverance in virtue and good works, pray for us.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor in every spiritual necessity, pray for us.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor against the revolt of self-will, pray for us.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor in the occasion of sin, pray for us.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor in every temptation, pray for us.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor against the evil spirit, pray for us.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor for obtaining contrition, pray for us.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor of those wishing to re-enter the path of salvation, pray for us.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor for the conversion of sinners, pray for us.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor in every temporal necessity, pray for us.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor in every affliction, pray for us.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor of afflicted families, pray for us.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor of the sick and the poor, pray for us.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor against contagious diseases and epidemics, pray for us.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor in every accident, pray for us.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor against destruction by fire, pray for us.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor against lightning and tempest, pray for us.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor against destruction by flood, pray for us.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor of travelers, pray for us.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor of navigators, pray for us.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor of the shipwrecked, pray for us.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor against the enemies of our country, pray for us.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor in time of war, pray for us.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor of those aspiring to the Holy Priesthood and the religious life, pray for us.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor of laborers in the Lord's vineyard, pray for us.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor of missionaries who spread the faith, pray for us.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor of our Holy Father the Pope, pray for us.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor for those searching for the faith, pray for us.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor against the enemies of the Church, pray for us.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor at the hour of death, pray for us.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor for the deliverance of the souls in Purgatory, pray for us.
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.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor, hasten to help us. (3 Times) (partial indulgence)
PRAYERS TO
OUR LADY OF PROMPT SUCCOR
O, Mary, Mother of God, who, amidst the tribulations of the world, watches over us and over the Church of your Son, be to us and to the Church truly OUR LADY OF PROMPT SUCCOR, make haste to help us in all our necessities, that in this fleeting life you may be our succor, and obtain for us (here ask the particular favor you desire). Help us to gain life everlasting through the merits of Jesus, your Son, our Lord and Redeemer. Amen.
(partial indulgence)
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be to the Father.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor, hasten to help us. (Three times)
O Queen of the Universe, Our Lady of Prompt Succor, sovereign full of kindness, you are the advocate of sinners, a haven of safety to the shipwrecked; you are the resource of the world, the ransom of captives, the health of the infirm, the consolation of the afflicted, the refuge and salvation of all on earth. We beseech you to grant us the help of your prayers, which incline our Heavenly Father to forgive our sins and grant our petitions in all the necessities of this miserable life, prayers which obtain for us an abundance of graces to receive the pardon of our faults and arrive at the practice of virtue, prayers which stop our enemies, confound their designs, and triumph over their efforts. Amen. (partial indulgence)
PRAYER TO OUR LADY OF PROMPT SUCCOR
Patroness of State of Louisiana
Our Lady of Prompt Succor, ever Virgin Mother of Jesus Christ our Lord and God, you are most powerful against the enemy of our salvation. The divine promise of a Redeemer was announced right after the sin of our first parents; and you, through your Divine Son, crushed the serpent’s head. Hasten, then, to our help and deliver us from the deceits of satan. Intercede for us with Jesus that we may always accept God’s graces and be found faithful to Him in our particular states of life. As you once saved our beloved City from ravaging flames and our Country from an invading army, have pity on us and obtain for us protection from hurricanes and all other disasters. (silent pause for individual petitions). Assist us in the many trials which beset our path through life. Watch over the Church and the Pope as they uphold with total fidelity the purity of faith and morals against unremitting opposition. Be to us truly Our Lady of Prompt Succor now and especially at the hour of our death, that we may gain everlasting life through the merits of Jesus Christ Who lives and reigns with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen. Our Lady of Prompt Succor, hasten to help us. (Three times)
I pray that those who think they can sit through this one will wise up before it's too late.
Prayer ping for those in the path of Hurricane Katrina, a category 5 threatening the city of New Orleans and that part of the gulf coast.
Lord, we claim your promise in Matthew 18:20 (New International Version): For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them." as we join in prayer for the safety of those in the storm's path. Amen.
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1 "Give thanks to the LORD who is good, whose love endures forever!"
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Let that be the prayer of the LORD'S redeemed, those redeemed from the hand of the foe,
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Those gathered from foreign lands, from east and west, from north and south.
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Some had lost their way in a barren desert; found no path toward a city to live in.
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They were hungry and thirsty; their life was ebbing away.
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In their distress they cried to the LORD, who rescued them in their peril,
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Guided them by a direct path so they reached a city to live in.
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Let them thank the LORD for such kindness, such wondrous deeds for mere mortals.
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For he satisfied the thirsty, filled the hungry with good things.
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Some lived in darkness and gloom, in prison, bound with chains,
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Because they rebelled against God's word, scorned the counsel of the Most High,
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Who humbled their hearts through hardship; they stumbled with no one to help.
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In their distress they cried to the LORD, who saved them in their peril,
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Led them forth from darkness and gloom and broke their chains asunder.
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Let them thank the LORD for such kindness, such wondrous deeds for mere mortals.
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For he broke down the gates of bronze and snapped the bars of iron.
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Some fell sick from their wicked ways, afflicted because of their sins.
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They loathed all manner of food; they were at the gates of death.
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In their distress they cried to the LORD, who saved them in their peril,
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Sent forth the word to heal them, snatched them from the grave.
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Let them thank the LORD for such kindness, such wondrous deeds for mere mortals.
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Let them offer a sacrifice in thanks, declare his works with shouts of joy.
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Some went off to sea in ships, plied their trade on the deep waters.
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They saw the works of the LORD, the wonders of God in the deep.
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He spoke and roused a storm wind; it tossed the waves on high.
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They rose up to the heavens, sank to the depths; their hearts trembled at the danger.
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They reeled, staggered like drunkards; their skill was of no avail.
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In their distress they cried to the LORD, who brought them out of their peril,
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Hushed the storm to a murmur; the waves of the sea were stilled.
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They rejoiced that the sea grew calm, that God brought them to the harbor they longed for.
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Let them thank the LORD for such kindness, such wondrous deeds for mere mortals.
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Let them praise him in the assembly of the people, give thanks in the council of the elders.
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2 God changed rivers into desert, springs of water into thirsty ground,
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Fruitful land into a salty waste, because of the wickedness of its people.
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He changed the desert into pools of water, arid land into springs of water,
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And settled the hungry there; they built a city to live in.
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They sowed fields and planted vineyards, brought in an abundant harvest.
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God blessed them, they became very many, and their livestock did not decrease.
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But he poured out contempt on princes, made them wander the trackless wastes,
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Where they were diminished and brought low through misery and cruel oppression,
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While the poor were released from their affliction; their families increased like their flocks.
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The upright saw this and rejoiced; all wickedness shut its mouth.
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Whoever is wise will take note of these things, will ponder the merciful deeds of the LORD.
Praise the lord, and pass the evacuation...
Praying with you all. Last night we heard it at 115. I woke for a bit around 4am and it was 145. Now it's at 160. Dear God Almighty, protect everyone in its path.
Ping
Dear Lord, we humbly ask you to remember your children on the Gulf coast under threat of the storm, Amen.
Prayers in the Divine Mercy devotion:
Eternal Father, I offer you the body and blood, soul and divinity of your dearly beloved Son in atonement for our sins, and those of the whole world.
For the sake of his sorrowful passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world.
Holy God, holy Mighty One, holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world.
My prayers go up for all who are in the path of Hurricane Katrina. God's protection over them all.
Blessings,
trussell
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I join in urgent prayer for all at risk by this storm!
Prayers of hope, strength, sorrow, and mercy for all those in the path of this storm and to their families as well.
Prayers for them all.
My Jesus, I trust in Thee
My Jesus, I trust in thee,
even as the darkness gathers.
My Jesus, I trust in thee,
even as the storm clouds deepen.
My Jesus, I trust in thee,
even when the lightning threatens.
My Jesus, help me trust in thee,
even though my heart quakes.
My Jesus, help me trust in thee
even though you may seem far way.
My Jesus, help me trust in thee,
even though evil seems near.
My Jesus, may I trust in thee,
even when sorrow breaks my heart.
My Jesus, may I trust in thee,
even in the darkness of my grief.
My Jesus, may I trust in thee,
even when I don't understand why.
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Joining in fervent prayer for all those in the path of Katrina.
My prayers are with all who are in harms way.
Thanks for the thread, I just got on to see if there was one before I went to church. I know people who pray were already praying but it never hurts to remind everyone.
Joining with you in prayer.
I unite my prayers with those of all of you for the victims of this storm.