"It is impossible that a servant of Mary be damned, provided he serves her faithfully and commends himself to her maternal protection." St. Alphonsus Liguori, Doctor of the Church (1696-1787)
O all Blessed and Immaculate Virgin, ornament and glory of Mount Carmel. Thou who dost look with most gracious countenance on those who have been clothed with thy venerable livery, look kindly also on me and take me under the mantle of thy maternal protection. Strengthen my weakness with thy might; enlighten the darkness of my heart with thy wisdom; increase in me faith, hope and charity. So adorn my soul with graces and virtues, that it may be always dear to thy Divine Son and thee. Assist me during life, comfort me in death with thy most sweet presence, and present me as thy child and faithful servant to the Most Holy Trinity, that I may be enabled to praise and extol thee in heaven forever. Amen.
3 Hail Marys. 1 Glory Be.
(200 days. Pope Leo XIII)
PRAYER TO THE FLOWER OF MOUNT CARMEL
O most beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in this my necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein that thou art my Mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech thee, from the depth of my heart, to help me in this my necessity; there are none that can withstand thy power. O show me herein that thou art my Mother.
O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee. (3 times) Sweet Mother, I place this cause in thy hands. (3 times)
ST. SIMON STOCK’S PRAYER TO OUR LADY The prayer of St. Simon Stock when he received the Scapular from Our Lady:
O beautiful Flower of Carmel, Most Fruitful Vine, Splendor of Heaven, Holy and singular, Who brought forth the Son of God, Still ever remaining a pure virgin, Assist us in our necessity. O Star of the Sea, help and protect us! Show us that thou art our Mother! (Here mention your special intentions)
"FLOS CARMELI" (FLOWER OF CARMEL) Hymn version of St. Simon Stock’s prayer to Our Lady
Flower of Carmel Vine blossom-laden Splendor of Heaven Child-bearing maiden None equals thee
O Mother benign Who no man didst know On all Carmel’s children They favors bestow Star of the Sea
NOVENA PRAYERS IN HONOR OF OUR LADY OF THE SCAPULAR OF MOUNT CARMEL
O Most holy Mother of Mount Carmel, thou who, when asked by a saint to grant privileges to a few, didst grant an assurance of salvation to the entire world, behold us, thy children, kneeling at the feet. We glory, dearest Mother, in wearing thy holy Habit, that Habit which makes us members of thy family on earth, that Habit through which, by honoring thee, we shall have thine all powerful protection in life, at death, and even after death. Look down pityingly, O Virgin of a Happy Death, on all those now in their last agony! Look down graciously, O Virgin of Wonders, on all those in need of help! Look down mercifully, O sweetest of Mothers, on all those who have not the security of being numbered among thy children! Look down tenderly, O Queen of Purgatory, on the poor souls!
LITANY OF OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL (Litany No. 1 of 3) (For private use only)
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 Ghost, Have mercy on us. Holy Trinity, One God, Have mercy on us.
Holy Mary, pray for us. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us. Holy Mary, Virgin of virgins, etc. Holy Mary, Mother of Christ, pray for us. Holy Mary, Mother of beautiful love, pray for us. Holy Mary, Mother of mercy, pray for us. Holy Mary, dwelling-place of God, pray for us. Holy Mary, seat of wisdom, pray for us. Holy Mary, temple of the Holy Ghost, pray for us. Holy Mary, sun never setting, pray for us. Holy Mary, moon never waning, pray for us. Holy Mary, morning-star, pray for us. Holy Mary, tabernacle of God among men, pray for us. Holy Mary, lily among thorns, pray for us. Holy Mary, gate of Heaven, pray for us. Holy Mary, flawless mirror, pray for us. Holy Mary, garden enclosed, pray for us. Holy Mary, fountain of living waters, pray for us. Holy Mary, promised to the Patriarchs, pray for us. Holy Mary, foretold by the Prophets, pray for us. Holy Mary, envisioned by the upright, pray for us. Holy Mary, consolation of Adam through the crushing of the infernal serpent’s head, pray for us. Holy Mary, symbolized by the appearance of the cloud to the Prophet Elias on Mount Carmel, pray for us. Holy Mary, spouse of the upright Joseph, pray for us. Holy Mary, unique glory of the Order of Carmel, pray for us. Holy Mary, who hast bestowed the peerless garment,the holy Scapular, upon St. Simon Stock, pray for us. Holy Mary, everlasting strength and mercy because of thy efficacious intercession, pray for us. Holy Mary, unequaled Sister of those who daily honor thee in the Order of Carmel with praise and prayer, pray for us.
Holy Mary, who dost succor with motherly affection thy children who observe the rules of thy confraternity, pray for us. Holy Mary, protectress of all who serve thee worthily in this confraternity, pray for us. Holy Mary, helper unto sanctity of those who wear thy garment piously, pray for us. Holy Mary, advocate of the members of the confraternity, who esteem thy holy scapular, pray for us. Holy Mary, consolation of those who die clothed in thy holy scapular, pray for us. Holy Mary, speedy redemptrix from the pains of Purgatory for all who have properly served thee in this confraternity, pray for us. Holy Mary, health of the sick, pray for us. Holy Mary, refuge of sinners, pray for us. Holy Mary, help of Christians, pray for us. Holy Mary, ornament of Carmel, pray for us. Holy Mary, fruitful Mother of the Order of Carmel, pray for us. Holy Mary, friend of those who live according to the evangelical counsels, pray for us. Holy Mary, Queen of those who observe the teachings of the Apostles, pray for us. Holy Mary, Queen of Angels, pray for us. Holy Mary, Patroness and hope of all Carmelites, pray for us.
V. Have mercy on us, O Blessed Lady. R. Have mercy on us, O Holy Mother.
Through thy powerful intercession, Deliver us, O Holy Mother of God. From all evil, Deliver us, O Holy Mother of God. From all sin, Deliver us, O Holy Mother of God. From pestilence, war and famine, Deliver us, O Holy Mother of God. From a sudden and unforeseen death, Deliver us, O Holy Mother of God. From everlasting death, Deliver us, O Holy Mother of God.
Holy Mary, through thine Immaculate Conception, Protect us, O Holy Mother of God. Holy Mary, through thy joyful birth, Protect us, 0 Holy Mother of God. Holy Mary, through thy seven joys, etc. Holy Mary, through thine observance of the evangelical counsels, Holy Mary, through thy practice of the ten virtues prescribed in the Gospel, Holy Mary, through the Annunciation by the Archangel Gabriel at Nazareth, Holy Mary, through the birth of thine only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, Holy Mary, through the adoration by the three Magi from the East, Holy Mary, through the glorious Resurrection of thy Son, our Divine Saviour, Holy Mary, through His splendid Ascension into Heaven, Holy Mary, through the Descent of the Holy Ghost, the Comforter, Holy Mary, through thy wondrous Assumption into Heaven, Holy Mary, through thy sublime Coronation by the Most Holy Trinity, (Holy Mary, through thine unspeakable love and tenderness for those who wear the holy scapular in thy confraternity,)
We sinners Beseech thee to hear us.
That thou guide and protect the Order and Confraternity of Carmel, dedicated to thy special devotion, we beseech thee, hear us. That thou preserve and assist all here present and the entire Christian people, we beseech thee, hear us. That thou promote and protect all devotion to the service of God and thyself, we beseech thee, hear us. That through thy holy intercession and particular assistance thou ward off eternal damnation from our souls and the souls of our benefactors, we beseech thee, hear us That thou come to the speedy assistance in Purgatory of all the deceased and obtain for them eternal rest, we beseech thee, hear us That thou preserve and assist us, we beseech thee, hear us That thou hearken to our petitions, we beseech thee, hear us Chosen Bride of God, we beseech thee, hear us Mother and Daughter of the everlasting King, Virgin of Carmel, our Mother, Sister, and Queen, we beseech thee, hear us
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, Spare us, O Lord. Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, Graciously hear us, O Lord. Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, Have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us. O mighty advocate in the vicissitudes and anxieties of life, Come to our aid.
V. Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God, R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let Us Pray Almighty and eternal God, Who hast honored the Order of Mount Carmel with the glorious title of the most renowned Virgin and Mother of Thy Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, we pray Thee that through her intercession we may be spared all misfortune of soul and body, and may attain to everlasting bliss, Who livest and reignest with the same Christ Our Lord and the Holy Ghost, one God, world without end. R. Amen.
LITANY OF OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL (Litany No. 2 of 3) INTERCESSORY LITANY OF OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL FOR THE CONVERSION OF SINNERS (For private use only)
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 Ghost, Have mercy on us. Holy Trinity, One God, Have mercy on us.
Holy Mary, pray for us sinners. Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Queen of Heaven, pray for us sinners. Our Lady of Mount Carmel, vanquisher of Satan, pray for us sinners. Our Lady of Mount Carmel, most dutiful Daughter, pray for us sinners. Our Lady of Mount Carmel, most pure Virgin, pray for us sinners. Our Lady of Mount Carmel, most devoted Spouse, pray for us sinners. Our Lady of Mount Carmel, most tender Mother, pray for us sinners. Our Lady of Mount Carmel, perfect model of virtue, pray for us sinners. Our Lady of Mount Carmel, sure anchor of hope, pray for us sinners. Our Lady of Mount Carmel, refuge in affliction, pray for us sinners. Our Lady of Mount Carmel, dispenser of God’s gifts, pray for us sinners. Our Lady of Mount Carmel, tower of strength against our foes, pray for us sinners. Our Lady of Mount Carmel, our aid in danger, pray for us sinners. Our Lady of Mount Carmel, road leading to Jesus, pray for us sinners. Our Lady of Mount Carmel, our light in darkness, pray for us sinners. Our Lady of Mount Carmel, our consolation at the hour of death, pray for us sinners. Our Lady of Mount Carmel, advocate of the most abandoned sinners, pray for us sinners.
For those hardened in vice, With confidence we come to thee, O Lady of Mount Carmel. For those who grieve thy Son, With confidence we come to thee, O Lady of Mount Carmel. For those who neglect to pray, With confidence we come to thee, O Lady of Mount Carmel. For those who are in their agony, With confidence we come to thee, O Lady of Mount Carmel. For those who delay their conversion, With confidence we come to thee, O Lady of Mount Carmel. For those suffering in Purgatory, With confidence we come to thee, O Lady of Mount Carmel. For those who know thee not, With confidence we come to thee, O Lady of Mount Carmel.
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, Spare us, O Lord. Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, Graciously hear us, O Lord. Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, Have mercy on us.
V. Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Hope of the Despairing, R. Intercede for us with thy Divine Son.
Let Us Pray Our Lady of Mount Carmel, glorious Queen of Angels, channel of God’s tenderest mercy to man, refuge and advocate of sinners, with confidence I prostrate myself before thee, beseeching thee to obtain for me (pause to mention request silently). In return I solemnly promise to have recourse to thee in all my trials, sufferings and temptations, and I shall do all in my power to induce others to love and reverence thee and to invoke thee in all their needs. I thank thee for the numberless blessings which I have received from thy mercy and powerful intercession. Continue to be my shield in danger, my guide in life, and my consolation at the hour of death. R. Amen.
LITANY OF OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL (Litany No. 3 of 3) (For private use only)
Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. 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 Ghost, have mercy on us. Holy Trinity, One God, have mercy on us.
Holy Mary, pray for us.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Queen of Heaven, Pray for us Sinners. Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Victorious over Satan, Pray for us Sinners. Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Most Obedient Daughter, Pray for us Sinners. Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Most Pure Virgin, Pray for us Sinners. Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Devoted Spouse, Pray for us Sinners. Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Mother Most Tender, Pray for us Sinners. Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Model of Perfect Virtue, Pray for us Sinners. Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Sure Anchor of Hope, Pray for us Sinners. Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Refuge in Sorrow, Pray for us Sinners. Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Dispensatrix of the Gifts of God, Pray for us Sinners. Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Bastion Against Our Enemies, Pray for us Sinners. Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Our Aid in Danger, Pray for us Sinners. Our Lady of Mount Carmel, The Way Leading to Jesus, Pray for us Sinners. Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Our Light in Darkness, Pray for us Sinners. Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Our Consolation at the Hour of Death, Pray for us Sinners. Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Advocate of the Most Abandoned Sinners, Pray for us Sinners. Our Lady of Mount Carmel, For the Hardened in Vice, Pray for us Sinners. Our Lady of Mount Carmel, For Those who Offend Thy Divine Son, Pray for us Sinners. Our Lady of Mount Carmel, For Those Who Neglect to Pray, Pray for us Sinners. Our Lady of Mount Carmel, For Those Who are in Agony, Pray for us Sinners. Our Lady of Mount Carmel, For Those Who Defer Their Conversion, Pray for us Sinners. Our Lady of Mount Carmel, For Those Suffering in Purgatory, Pray for us Sinners. Our Lady of Mount Carmel, For Those Who Do Not Know Thee. Pray for us Sinners.
Let Us Pray.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel, glorious Queen of Angels, channel of God's tenderest mercy to man, refuge and advocate of sinners, with confidence I prostrate myself before thee, beseeching thee to obtain for me [Mention request silently]. In return I solemnly promise to have recourse to thee in all my trials, sufferings and temptations, and I shall do all in my power to induce others to love and reverence thee and to invoke thee in all their needs. I thank thee for the numberless blessings which I have received from thy mercy and powerful intercession. Continue to be my shield in danger, my guide in life, and my consolation at the hour of death. Amen.