Novena Prayer to OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL

 July 16 is The Feast of OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL

O Most Beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendour of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me this my necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein You are my Mother.

O HOLY MARY, MOTHER OF GOD, QUEEN OF HEAVEN AND EARTH, I humbly beseech You from the bottom of my heart, to succor me in my necessities; there are none that can withstand Your power show me herein You are my Mother.

O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee. (3 times)

PRAYERS TO OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL

 

OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL 

Every year on July 16th is such a joyous occasion for all CARMELITES throughout the world because they celebrate the Feast of OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL, Patroness of the Carmelite Order! Pray with us as we joyfully prepare for this wonderful feast of Our Lady. 

 Novena Prayers 

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. 

SWEET MOTHER, I PLACE THIS CAUSE IN YOUR LOVING HANDS ------- { HERE MAKE YOUR PETITION } -------

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 AND BEAUTY OF CARMEL, PRAY FOR US! 

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The Novena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel, prayed by the Carmelite Sisters

https://carmelitesistersocd.com/novena-to-our-lady-of-mount-carmel/

PRAYER TO THE HOLY FAMILY FOR BLESSINGS

 

DEAR LORD, bless our family. Be so kind as to give us the Unity, Peace, and mutual Love that You found in Your own Family in the little town of Nazareth. SAINT JOSEPH, bless the head of our family. Obtain for him the strength, the wisdom, and the prudence he needs to support and direct those under his care. BLESSED VIRGIN MARY, bless the mother of our family. Help her to be pure and kind, gentle and self-sacrificing. For the more she resembles you, the better will our family be. LORD JESUS CHRIST, bless the children of our family. Help them to be obedient and devoted to their parents. Make them more and more like You. Let them grow, as You did, in wisdom and age and grace before God and man. HOLY FAMILY OF NAZARETH, make our family and home more and more like Yours, until we are all one family, happy and at peace in our true home with You. AMEN.

An Act of Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

 O Sacred Heart of Jesus, tender and compassionate,

I come before you to consecrate my life to your loving care. You are the source of all goodness and mercy, the fountain of love that overflows for humanity.

In humble surrender, I offer you my entire being, my thoughts, words, and actions, my joys and sorrows, my hopes and fears, my past, present, and future. I place everything in your Sacred Heart, trusting in your divine providence.

I seek refuge in your boundless love and mercy. Please accept me as your devoted servant, that I may follow you faithfully and imitate your virtues. I desire to live each moment in intimate communion with you, to be a witness of your love in the world.

Sacred Heart of Jesus, I consecrate my heart to you, asking that you purify it, heal its wounds, and inflame it with your love. Make my heart like unto yours, gentle and humble, overflowing with compassion and forgiveness.

I consecrate my mind to you, Sacred Heart of Jesus, that my thoughts may be guided by truth, wisdom, and purity. Help me to discern your will and to seek your guidance in all things. May my intellect be dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge and understanding, and may it be a source of light and hope for others.

I consecrate my hands to you, Sacred Heart of Jesus, that I may use them to do works of mercy and compassion. Help me to serve others selflessly, to reach out to the needy, and to bring comfort to the suffering and the oppressed. May my actions be a reflection of your love and a testament to your presence.

I consecrate my whole being to you, Sacred Heart of Jesus, knowing that you will transform and sanctify me. Take complete control of my life, guide my steps, and lead me ever closer to the Father. I surrender myself to your divine will, trusting in your providence.

Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place my trust in you. With confidence and love, I consecrate myself to you, seeking to live in intimate union with you. May your Sacred Heart be my refuge, my strength, and my joy, both now and for all eternity.

I make this act of consecration in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us.

PRAYER FOR MY CHILDREN TO OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP

O Our Lady of Perpetual Help, loving mother and refuge of all who seek your intercession, I come before you with a heart full of love and concern for my children. You are the epitome of grace and compassion, and I humbly ask for your maternal protection and guidance over my beloved children.

Blessed Virgin Mary, you witnessed the challenges and joys of motherhood with your own divine Son, Jesus Christ. You know the depth of a parent's love and the desires of their hearts for the well-being and happiness of their children. I entrust my children into your loving care, knowing that you will intercede for them before your Son, who is our eternal hope.

Through your powerful intercession, I implore you, dear Mother, to watch over my children in every aspect of their lives. Shield them from harm and danger, both physical and spiritual. Guide their steps and keep them on the path of righteousness and virtue. Help them grow in faith, hope, and love, always seeking to follow the teachings of your Son.

Please grant them wisdom in their decisions, discernment in their choices, and strength in times of temptation. Protect them from negative influences and surround them with good friends who will support and encourage them on their journey.

Most merciful Mother, I also ask you to intercede for my children's health and well-being. If they are facing any physical, emotional, or spiritual challenges, please bring them healing, comfort, and peace. Strengthen their bodies, minds, and spirits so that they may flourish and fulfill the purpose that God has for them.

Lastly, dear Lady, I ask for your intercession in their future endeavors. Guide them in their studies, careers, and relationships. Help them discover their unique talents and use them for the greater glory of God and the service of others. May they always find fulfillment and happiness in their vocations, whatever they may be.

O Our Lady of Perpetual Help, with unwavering trust, I place my children into your gentle hands. Thank you for your maternal love and constant care. I am confident that with your intercession, they will experience the blessings of God's grace and be led safely to eternal life. Amen.