Our Lady of Mount Carmel

O most beautiful flower of Mount Carmel, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, assist me in this necessity. O Immaculate Virgin and Star of the Sea, help me and show me that you are my mother and protector.

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 my needs for there are none who can withstand you grace. Pray for me and help me to obtain assistance in this life. Amen.

O most beautiful Flower of Mt. Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendour of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in this my necessity (mention your intentions). 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 succour me in this necessity; there are none that can withstand your power. O show me herein you are my Mother.

O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee. (3 times)
Sweet Mother, I place this cause in your hands. (3 times)
Amen.

Gentle Mother, Our Lady of Mount Carmel, you opened your heart to God and brought for our Saviour, Christ the Lord. Holy Mary, help us to be people of faith, who see God's presence within and around us. Inspire us to see the Face of God in our family and friends--and in all people. Virgin Mother, as you embrace us with the mantle of your love, give us the grace to see God's action and will in times of light and darkness, and in the peaks and valleys of our climb to God's holy mountain. Be with us now, in our hour of need, Beautiful Flower of Carmel. Be our Mother! God will not say "no" to you, because you, Gracious Lady, said "YES" to Him.

LITANY OF OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL

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 Spirit, 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.

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, 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 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, 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, 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 Saviour, 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 Ghost, 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.

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, we beseech thee, hear us.
That thou come to the speedy assistance in Purgatory of all deceased members of the Christian Faith 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, 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.
Omighty advocate in vicissitudes and anxieties, 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. Amen.

INTERCESSORY LITANY OF OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL
FOR THE CONVERSION OF SINNERS

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 [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.

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 you are our Mother! (Here we ask our petitions:)

Most Holy Mary, Our Mother, in your great love for us you gave us the Holy Scapular of Mount Carmel, having heard the prayers of your chosen son Saint Simon Stock. Help us now to wear it faithfully and with devotion. May it be a sign to us of our desire to grow in holiness. (pause and mention petitions)

O Queen of Heaven, you gave us the Scapular as an outward sign by which we might be known as your faithful children. may we always wear it with honor by avoiding sin and imitating your virtues. Help us to be faithful to this desire of ours. (pause and mention petitions)

When you gave us, Gracious Lady, the Scapular as our Habit, you called us to be not only servants, but also your own children. We ask you to gain for us from your Son the grace to live as you children in joy, peace and love. (pause and mention petitions)

O Mother of Fair Love, through your goodness, as your children, we are called to live in the spirit of Carmel. Help us to live in charity with one another, prayerful as Elijah of old, and mindful of our call to minister to God's people. (pause and mention petitions)

With loving provident care, O Mother Most Amiable, you covered us with your Scapular as a shield of defense against the Evil One. Through your assistance, may we bravely struggle against the powers of evil, always open to your Son Jesus Christ. (pause and mention petitions)

O Mary, Help of Christians, you assured us that wearing your Scapular worthily would keep us safe from harm. Protect us in both body and soul with your continual aid. may all that we do be pleasing to your Son and to you. (pause and mention petitions)

You give us hope, O Mother of Mercy, that through your Scapular promise we might quickly pass through the fires of purgatory to the Kingdom of your Son. Be our comfort and our hope. Grant that our hope may not be in vain but that, ever faithful to your Son and to you, we may speedily enjoy after death the blessed company of Jesus and the saints. (pause and mention petitions)

O Most Holy Mother of Mount Carmel, when asked by a saint to grant privileges to the family of Carmel, you gave assurance of your Motherly love and help to those faithful to you and to your Son. Behold us, your children. We glory in wearing your holy habit, which makes us members of your family of Carmel, through which we shall have your powerful protection in life, at death and even after death. Look down with love, O Gate of Heaven, on all those now in their last agony! Look down graciously, O Virgin, Flower of Carmel, on all those in need of help! Look down mercifully, O Mother of our Savior, on all those who do not know that they are numbered among your children. Look down tenderly, O Queen of All Saints, on the poor souls! (pause and mention petitions)

Another beautiful arrangement of the Ave Maria is on the "Sanctus" album from Pauline Records. Click on the album cover to go to the Pauline Records website to listen to its music, read more about the album, or purchase it.