INANG MAPAG-AMPON

NUESTRA SEÑORA DELOS DESAMPARADOS
Protectora y Patrona dela Parroquia de Santa Ana, Manila

In 1717, Fr. Vicente Ingles O.F.M. brought the image of Our Lady of the Abandoned, to the Philippines to be enshrined in the Church of Sta. Ana, the first Franciscan mission established outside Intramuros. On January 23, 1720, Fr. Francisco de la Cuesta, Archbisop of Manila and Governor and Captain General of the Islands, surrendered his crystal baton, symbol of his authority, to Our Lady of the Abandoned. It is still held by the image. 

On September12, 1720, a new church was constructed wherein the image of Our Lady of the Abandoned is now enshrined. To this day, miracles and special favors are attributed to her unbounded kindness and mercy.  The abandoned, the oppressed and the mentally ill, draw from her the most inspiring and uplifting consolation.

By the virtue granted by the Holy See on December 10, 1990, the image of Our Lady of the Abandoned was canonically crowned on May 12, 1991, by his Eminence Jaime Cardinal Sin.

(Source: http://desamparadosdemanila.blogspot.com)

PRAYER TO OUR LADY OF THE ABANDONED

Protect us our Lady and our Mother. Protect our families, our people, the Philippine nation and the whole world . Deliver us from wars and conflicts. Unite the strange hearts in the joy of being your children, close to you.

Grant to those who enjoy material blessing eyes of mercy and a generous heart. give to all bread, shelter and a home filled wiht love.

Grant health to the sick, patience to those who suffer illness, comfort to the sorrowful, cheerfulness to those who have lost it. Take away error from our minds and weakness from our hearts. lead sinners to conversion and a just to a higher virtue.

Grant that we may live singing your praise and with your name on our lips enter to behold you in heaven together with your son Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with the Father and the Holy Spirit, God forever and ever. Amen. 

Santa Ana Parish - Shrine of Our Lady of the Abandoned, Santa Ana, Manila