O glorious Virgin Mary, Queen of Carmel, Mother of God and of poor sinners, special Protectress of all those who wear your holy Scapular, I supplicate you by the glory that has been accorded you by the Incarnate Word in choosing you for His Mother, to obtain for me the pardon of my sins, amendment of my life, consolation in my pains, salvation of my soul, and in particular the grace I ask in this Novena, provided it be conformable to the Will of your Divine Son, Ame.
Hail Flower of Carmel!
Hail Fruitful Vine!
Hail ever Immaculate Queen
In Whom all virtues shine.
O Mother mild, implore your Son
To hear our prayers now
And at the hour of our death.
Amen.
O God You have deigned to honor the Order of Carmel with the glorious title of your Virgin Mother;
Grant the grace of her protection
To all who celebrate this Solemn Commemoration,
So that through her we may attain eternal happiness.
We ask this through Christ Our Lord. Amen.
Novena Prayer of the Nuns of Danvers Carmel
NOVENA PRAYER
Discalced Carmelite nuns of Danvers Chapel. The St. Teresa of the Andes Secular Carmelite (OCDS) Community is blessed to meet here the 2nd Saturday of every month. Photos by Mary K. Stewart, OCDS.
Most Holy Virgin, Beauty of Carmel!
Virgin Flower forever in bloom!
Bright Ornament of Heaven!
Thou Virgin Mother of the Man-God!
Mother of holy love!
Mother of mercy and meekness!
Mother honored above all mothers!
Star of the Sea!
Be thou propitious to thy dear children of Carmel, and to all who have the happiness of wearing thy holy Scapular. Amen.
Queen & Beauty of Carmel, Pray for us!
ACT OF CONSECRATION TO OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL
O Mary, Queen and Mother of Carmel, I come today to consecrate myself to thee, for my whole life is but a small return for the many graces and blessings that have come from God through thy hands.
Since thou regardest with an eye of special kindness those who wear thy Scapular, I implore thee to strengthen my weakness with thy power, to enlighten the darkness of my mind with thy wisdom, to increase in me faith, hope and charity that I may render my debt of humble homage to thee day by day.
May thy Scapular keep thine eyes of mercy turned towards me and bring me thy special protection in the daily struggle to be faithful to thy Divine Son and to thee.
May it separate me from all that is sinful in life and remind me constantly of my duty to behold thee and clothe myself with thy virtues.
Henceforth I shall strive to live in the sweet companionship of thy spirit, to offer all to Jesus through thee and to make my life the mirror of thy humility, charity, patience, meekness and prayerfulness.
O dearest Mother, support me by thy never-failing love, that I, an unworthy sinner, may one day exchange thy Scapular for the wedding garment of heaven and dwell with thee and the saints of Carmel in the kingdom of thy Son. Amen.
O Queen, who art the beauty of Carmel, pray for us.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel, pray for us
FLOS CARMELI
Strong stem of Jesse,
Who bore one bright flower,
Be ever near us
And guard us each hour,
who serve thee here.
Purest of lilies,
That flowers among thorns,
Bring help to the true heart
That in weakness turns and trusts in thee.
FLOWER of Carmel,
Tall vine blossom laden;
Splendor of heaven,
Childbearing yet maiden.
None equals thee.
Mother so tender,
Who no man didst know,
On Carmel’s children
Thy favors bestow.
Star of the Sea.
Strongest of armor,
We trust in thy might:
Under thy mantle,
Hard press’d in the fight,
we call to thee.
Our way uncertain,
Surrounded by foes,
Unfailing counsel
You give to those who turn to thee.
O gentle Mother
Who in Carmel reigns,
Share with your servants
That gladness you gained and now enjoy
Hail, Gate of Heaven,
With glory now crowned,
Bring us to safety
Where thy Son is found,
true joy to see.
SEQUENCE
The Nuns of Danvers Carmel recited this during Mass on the Solemnity of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
FLOWER OF CARMEL,
blossoming, bearing one,
light of heaven,
Mother of God’s dear Son,
vine and virgin.
GENTLE PARENT,
pure beyond human love,
bless your children,
star shining far above
this world’s ocean.
ROOT OF JESSE,
flower in the cradling bud,
take us to you
keep us with you in God,
his together.
ALL CHASTE LILY
Rising despite the thorn,
strengthen, help us,
so feeble, so forlorn,
great protectress.
BE OUR ARMOR,
valiant for Christ when war
rages ‘round us,
hold high the scapular,
strong and saving.
IN OUR STUMBLING
guide us on God’s wise way,
in our sorrow
comfort us as we pray;
rich your mercy.
HOLY LADY,
Carmel’s great friend and queen
feast your people
from your own bliss the unseen
grace, God’s goodness.
KEY & GATEWAY
opening paradise,
mother, win us
a place with you in Christ,
crowned in glory.