🏔️ Prayer to Our Lady of Mount Carmel
The prayer to Our Lady of Mount Carmel honors Mary as the Queen and Beauty of Carmel. This devotion is closely associated with the Carmelite Order and the Brown Scapular. Our Lady of Mount Carmel is a powerful intercessor for those who seek her protection and guidance.
Prayer to Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Traditional Prayer
O most beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel,
Fruitful Vine, Splendor 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
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 succor me in my 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.
Sweet Mother, I place this cause in your hands.
Amen.
Short Prayer
O Queen and Beauty of Carmel,
pray for us and help us in our needs.
Protect us with your mantle
and guide us to your Son, Jesus.
Amen.
When to Pray to Our Lady of Mount Carmel
- • On July 16th - Feast day of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
- • For protection - When seeking Mary's protection and guidance
- • For Carmelite devotion - When praying with the Carmelite spirituality
- • For the Brown Scapular - When wearing or praying with the scapular
- • For purity - When seeking to grow in holiness and purity
- • For conversion - When praying for conversion of hearts
- • Daily devotion - As a regular prayer to Mary
History and Significance
Carmelite Tradition
The devotion to Our Lady of Mount Carmel is deeply rooted in the Carmelite Order, which traces its origins to the hermits on Mount Carmel in the Holy Land.
Brown Scapular
The Brown Scapular is a sign of devotion to Our Lady of Mount Carmel and a promise of her protection for those who wear it faithfully.
Queen of Carmel
Mary is honored as the Queen and Beauty of Carmel, the patroness of the Carmelite Order and all who seek her intercession.
Spiritual Protection
Our Lady of Mount Carmel is known for her powerful protection and intercession for those who have recourse to her.