Our Lady of Mount Carmel is the patroness of the Carmelite Order and the Mother who gave the Church the Brown Scapular as a sign of her protection. This nine-day novena honours her under the beautiful title “Flower of Carmel” and entrusts your intentions to her care.
How to Pray This Novena
Pray the prayers below once a day for nine consecutive days, holding your intention in your heart.
The Daily Prayer
O most beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine, splendour of heaven, blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me and show me that you are my Mother.
O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to you. O holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of heaven and earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to help me in this my need (mention your intention). There are none that can withstand your power. O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to you. Our Lady of Mount Carmel, pray for us. Amen.
When to Pray This Novena
The novena is traditionally prayed July 7 to July 15, ending on the eve of her feast on July 16.
About Our Lady of Mount Carmel
The Carmelite Order traces its origins to hermits who gathered to pray on Mount Carmel in the Holy Land, in the spirit of the prophet Elijah. According to tradition, Our Lady appeared to Saint Simon Stock on July 16, 1251, giving him the Brown Scapular as a sign of her protection and maternal care for those consecrated to her. The feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel is kept on July 16.
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Sources: Prayers follow the traditional Flower of Carmel and Novena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel as published by EWTN. Historical detail on the Carmelite tradition and the Brown Scapular.