Our Lady of Mount Carmel Novena
This novena combines daily meditations on the names of the Virgin Mary as well as an assembled of prayers. From July 7th until July 15th, pray this novena so it concludes on the eve of the feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, July 16th.
Novena Daily Meditations
Day 1
Flower of Carmel, tall vine, blossom-laden; splendor of heaven, child-bearing yet maiden; none equals to thee.
Day 2
Mother so tender, whom no man didst know; Carmel’s children thy favors bestow; Star of the Sea!
Day 3
Strong stem of Jesse, who bore one bright flower, be ever near us, and guard us each hour , who serve thee here.
Day 4
Purest of lilies, that flower among thorns, bring help to true hearts that in weakness turn and trust in thee.
Day 5
Strongest of armor, we trust in thy might, under thy mantle, hard pressed in the fight, we call to thee.
Day 6
Our way, uncertain, surrounded by foes, unfailing counsel you offer to those who turn to thee.
Day 7
O gentle Mother, who in Carmel reigns, share with your servants that gladness you gained, and now enjoy.
Day 8
Hail, Gate of Heaven, with glory now crowned, bring us to safety, where thy Son is found, true joy to see. Amen. Alleluia!
Day 9
O Star of the Sea, help and protect me! Show me that you are my Mother.
The Novena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel
O most beautiful flower of Mount Carmel, splendor of heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God and Mother of mine, support me by your never failing love and help and protect me. Show me that you are my Mother.
May I, unworthy as I am, come one day to exchange your scapular that I had the privilege to wear for the wedding garment of heaven, and dwell with you and all the saints of Carmel in the kingdom of your Son.
(Here make your petition:)
Ie. Let us also pray for those preparing to make their vows.
Sweet Mother, I place this cause in your loving hands.
O Mary, my Mother, I consecrate myself to you forever. I offer you my body with all its miseries, my soul with all its imperfections, and my heart with all its affections and desires. I offer you all my prayers, works, joys and sufferings, my struggles and especially my death with all that it will entail.
I unite all of these, Mother, with your own joys and sufferings. Amen
Queen of Beauty of Carmel, pray for us.
