Our Lady of Mount Carmel Novena – Day 1: Protection
Join in praying the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Novena to seek Mary's intercession and experience her maternal care.
Today's Focus: Protection
On this first day of the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Novena, we pray for the gift of the Scapular and Mary's promise of protection and grace. We ask Mary to help us understand the power of the Scapular and to reveal if we are called to this devotion.
Prayer for Day 1
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
God, thank You for the gift of the Blessed Mother. Her presence has brought peace and helped countless souls come closer to You.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel, when You appeared to St. Simon Stock in the 1200s, You gave the Scapular with promises of protection and grace. You promised to be with those who wear it faithfully, especially at their death, and to help free them from the pains of purgatory.
Watch over all who wear the scapular. Intercede before Your Son for their needs. Strengthen their devotion and faithfulness. If I am called to this devotion, reveal it to me during this novena.
I now place before you my intentions: (State your intentions here)
Our Lady of Mount Carmel, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Reflection for Today
Today we pray for the gift of the Scapular and Mary's promise of protection and grace. The Scapular is a powerful sacramental that connects us to Mary and her promises.
When Mary appeared to St. Simon Stock in the 13th century, she gave him the Brown Scapular as a sign of her protection and love. She promised that those who wear it faithfully would receive her special protection in life and at the hour of death.
The Scapular is not a magical charm, but a sign of our devotion to Mary and our desire to live a holy life. It reminds us of Mary's maternal care and her promise to help us on our journey to heaven.
As we begin this novena, let us ask Mary to reveal to us if we are called to wear the Scapular. Let us ask her to help us understand the power of this devotion and to strengthen our faith in her promises.
Remember that the Scapular is a sign of Mary's love and protection. When we wear it with faith and devotion, we are placing ourselves under her maternal care and trusting in her intercession.
How to Make an Excellent Novena
Trust in Mary
Trust completely in Mary's maternal care and her ability to help you. Turn to her with confidence in every need.
Be Persistent
Pray this novena with persistence and faith. Mary will not fail to help those who turn to her with trust.
Be Specific
Present your specific needs and intentions to Mary. She wants to help you with the particular difficulties you face.
Be Grateful
Thank Mary for her help and intercession. Gratitude opens our hearts to receive more graces.
Closing Prayer
Our Lady of Mount Carmel, help us to understand the power of the Scapular and your promise of protection. If we are called to this devotion, reveal it to us during this novena. Help us to trust in your maternal care and to seek your intercession in all our needs. May we always remember your promise to be with us especially at the hour of death. Amen.