Novena, Litany and Prayers
SOLEMN COMMEMORATION OF
OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL
July 16
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Litany Text:
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 in 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.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us.
Holy Mary, Virgin of virgins,
pray for us.
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 Spirit,
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 appearance of the cloud to the Prophet Elijah 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, who shows motherly affection to thy children who observe the spirit and rule of Carmel,
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, protectress of all who serve thee worthily in Carmel,
pray for us.
Holy Mary, helper unto sanctify of those who wear thy garment piously,
pray for us.
Holy Mary, advocate of Carmelites, 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 served thee in Carmel,
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.
Have mercy on us, O Blessed Lady.
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, O Holy Mother of God.
Holy Mary, through thy seven joys,
Protect us, O Holy Mother of God.
Holy Mary, through thine observance of the evangelical counsels,
Protect us, O Holy Mother of God.
Holy Mary, through thy practice of the ten virtues prescribed in the Gospel,
Protect us, O Holy Mother of God.
Holy Mary, through the Annunciation by the Archangel Gabriel at Nazareth,
Protect us, O Holy Mother of God.
Holy Mary, through the birth of thine only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord,
Protect us, O Holy Mother of God.
Holy Mary, through the adoration by the three Magi from the East,
Protect us, O Holy Mother of God.
Holy Mary, through the glorious Resurrection of thy Son, our Divine Savior,
Protect us, O Holy Mother of God.
Holy Mary, through His splendid Ascension into Heaven,
Protect us, O Holy Mother of God.
Holy Mary, through the Descent of the Holy Spirit, the Comforter,
Protect us, O Holy Mother of God.
Holy Mary, through thy wondrous Assumption into Heaven,
Protect us, O Holy Mother of God.
Holy Mary, through thy sublime Coronation by the Most Holy Trinity,
Protect us, O Holy Mother of God.
Holy Mary, through thine unspeakable love and tenderness for those who wear the holy scapular in Carmel,
We sinners, Beseech thee hear us.
That thou guide and protect 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 fellow members and benefactors),
we beseech thee, hear us.
That thou come to the speedy assistance in Purgatory of all deceased members of the Christian Faith (and of our community) 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,
we beseech thee, hear us.
Virgin of Carmel, our Mother, Sister and Queen,
we beseech thee, hear 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.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
O mighty advocate in vicissitudes and anxieties,
Come to our aid.
Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God,
That we may be 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 lives and reignes with the same Christ Our Lord and Holy Spirit, one God, world without end.
Amen.
ADDITIONAL PRAYERS TO
OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL
PRAYER TO OUR LADY OF
MOUNT CARMEL
(To be said by all wearers of the brown scapular)
O Blessed and ever-Immaculate Virgin, beauty and glory of Carmel, you who look with special mercy upon all those clothed in your beloved habit, cast also upon me a glance of pity, and cover me with the mantle of your maternal protection. Fortify my weakness with your strength; enlighten the darkness of my mind with your wisdom; increase in me faith, hope, and charity. Adorn my soul with the graces and virtues which render it pleasing to your Divine Son and to you. Assist me during my life, console me by your sweet presence at my death, and present me to the august Trinity as your child and devoted servant, that I may eternally praise and bless you in Paradise, Amen.
Three Hail Marys and Glory be to the Father.
HYMN TO OUR LADY OF
MOUNT CARMEL
Queen and Lady of Mount Carmel!
Seen by Prophet's mystic gaze;
Shown above the holy mountain
As Elijah kneels and prays.
Cloud-like rising from the ocean,
Pure and free from every stain,
She doth claim his heart's devotion
Thro' the ages to remain.
Mother of Mount Carmel, hear!
When we call, oh! be thou near!
(Repeat)
To the Prophet's sons descendeth
As a sacred legacy,
Love of St. Mary's pure Conception —
Virgin Mother yet to be!
Tender Mother, she hath clothed us
With a double garment fair;
Pledge of heavenly protection,
Is the scapular we wear.
Chorus.
Queen and Beauty of Mount Carmel!
Christ's dear Gift on Calvary!
Refuge sure in every danger!
Confident we fly to thee.
Mother, hear our humble pleading,
Grant the favors we implore;
To thy love we are appealing,
Bless us now and evermore.
Chorus.
FLOS CARMELI
(Prayer composed by St. Simon Stock, the great Carmelite Saint, who received the Scapular from the Queen of Heaven)
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 me in this necessity, O Star of the Sea, help and protect me! Show me that you are my Mother. O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to you!
O most Immaculate Mary! Watch over your own child, and obtain my request from Almighty God. Amen.
Mother and Ornament of Carmel,
pray for us,
Virgin Flower of Carmel,
pray for us.
Patroness of all Carmelites,
pray for us.
Hope of all Carmelites,
pray for us.
St. Joseph, Friend of the Sacred Heart,
pray for us.
St. Joseph, Chaste Spouse of Mary,
pray for us.
St. Joseph, Our Patron,
pray for us.
O sweet Heart of Mary,
be my salvation!
Amen
QUEEN BEAUTY OF CARMEL
We bless you, O Mary, and we praise you, for your immense dignity as daughter of God the Father!
Let the Angels, the Seraphim, the Thrones and the Dominations, the Archangels and the Powers,
chant eternal glory to you, and we in this valley of tears sing you hymns of gratitude for the gift of your holy scapular.
Hail Mary. Gloria.
Holy, Holy, Holy, Virgin of Carmel! Heaven and earth are full of your goodness and mercy!
Glory to you, Virgin of Carmel, hope of the suffering, consolation of the sorrowful, and solace of Purgatory!
We bless you, O Mary, and we praise you for your immense dignity as Mother of God the Son!
Let the Angels and the Seraphim, the Thrones and the Dominations, the Archangels and the Powers,
chant eternal glory to you, and we in this valley of tears sing you hymns of gratitude for the gift of your holy scapular.
Hail Mary. Gloria.
Holy, Holy, Holy, Virgin of Carmel! Heaven and earth are full of your goodness and mercy!
Glory to you, Virgin of Carmel, hope of the suffering, consolation of the sorrowful, and solace of Purgatory!
We bless you, O Mary, and we praise you, for thine immense dignity as Spouse of the Holy Spirit!
Let the Angels and the Seraphim, the Thrones and the Dominations, the Archangels and Powers,
chant eternal glory to you, and we in this valley of tears sing you hymns of gratitude for the gift of your holy scapular.
Hail Mary. Gloria.
Holy, Holy, Holy, Virgin of Carmel! Heaven and earth are full of your goodness and mercy!
Glory to you, Virgin of Carmel, hope of the suffering, consolation of the sorrowful, and solace of Purgatory!
V. The Mother of our Lord has clothed us in the garments of salvation:
R. And has given us a pledge of her protection.
Let us pray
O glorious Queen of Angels, most pure and ever Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel, powerful advocate of all those who wear your holy scapular, faithful Protectress of all the servants of your Son Jesus Christ, we who have chosen you for our Mother and Patroness, beseech you, that through your intercession, we may receive from Him whatsoever grace may be necessary and profitable to us, now, and at the hour of our death.
Amen
Source: Carmelite Devotions and Prayers for Special Feasts of the Liturgical Year, 1956. The Discalced Carmelite Nuns of Milwaukee.