9 Day Novena to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Day 1 Prayer
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Intro Prayer
Blessed and Immaculate Virgin, splendid beauty of Carmel, you look with love on all who wear your blessed habit; look kindly on me and spread the mantle of your loving protection over all mankind.
By the power of your intercession strengthen my weakness, and by your wisdom light up the darkness of my mind.
Increase in me those virtues in which you excelled — faith, hope and love; adorn my soul with such graces and virtues that it may ever be pleasing to your divine Son.
Assist me in all the activities of life, and, by your presence console me at the time of my death.
In that hour present me to the Blessed Trinity as your child redeemed by the blood of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
O Queen, who are the beauty of Carmel, pray for us now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Daily Prayer
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!
(Mention your request here)
Concluding Prayer
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be, Our Lady of Mount Carmel, pray for us.
Day 2 PrayerPer
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Intro Prayer
Blessed and Immaculate Virgin, splendid beauty of Carmel, you look with love on all who wear your blessed habit; look kindly on me and spread the mantle of your loving protection over all mankind.
By the power of your intercession strengthen my weakness, and by your wisdom light up the darkness of my mind.
Increase in me those virtues in which you excelled — faith, hope and love; adorn my soul with such graces and virtues that it may ever be pleasing to your divine Son.
Assist me in all the activities of life, and, by your presence console me at the time of my death.
In that hour present me to the Blessed Trinity as your child redeemed by the blood of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
O Queen, who are the beauty of Carmel, pray for us now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Daily Prayer
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.
(Mention your request here)
Concluding Prayer
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be, Our Lady of Mount Carmel, pray for us.
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In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Intro Prayer
Blessed and Immaculate Virgin, splendid beauty of Carmel, you look with love on all who wear your blessed habit; look kindly on me and spread the mantle of your loving protection over all mankind.
By the power of your intercession strengthen my weakness, and by your wisdom light up the darkness of my mind.
Increase in me those virtues in which you excelled — faith, hope and love; adorn my soul with such graces and virtues that it may ever be pleasing to your divine Son.
Assist me in all the activities of life, and, by your presence console me at the time of my death.
In that hour present me to the Blessed Trinity as your child redeemed by the blood of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
O Queen, who are the beauty of Carmel, pray for us now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Daily Prayer
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.
(Mention your request here)
Concluding Prayer
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be, Our Lady of Mount Carmel, pray for us.
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In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Intro Prayer
Blessed and Immaculate Virgin, splendid beauty of Carmel, you look with love on all who wear your blessed habit; look kindly on me and spread the mantle of your loving protection over all mankind.
By the power of your intercession strengthen my weakness, and by your wisdom light up the darkness of my mind.
Increase in me those virtues in which you excelled — faith, hope and love; adorn my soul with such graces and virtues that it may ever be pleasing to your divine Son.
Assist me in all the activities of life, and, by your presence console me at the time of my death.
In that hour present me to the Blessed Trinity as your child redeemed by the blood of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
O Queen, who are the beauty of Carmel, pray for us now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Daily Prayer
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 your children in joy, peace and love.
(Mention your request here)
Concluding Prayer
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be, Our Lady of Mount Carmel, pray for us.
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In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Intro Prayer
Blessed and Immaculate Virgin, splendid beauty of Carmel, you look with love on all who wear your blessed habit; look kindly on me and spread the mantle of your loving protection over all mankind.
By the power of your intercession strengthen my weakness, and by your wisdom light up the darkness of my mind.
Increase in me those virtues in which you excelled — faith, hope and love; adorn my soul with such graces and virtues that it may ever be pleasing to your divine Son.
Assist me in all the activities of life, and, by your presence console me at the time of my death.
In that hour present me to the Blessed Trinity as your child redeemed by the blood of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
O Queen, who are the beauty of Carmel, pray for us now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Daily Prayer
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.
(Mention your request here)
Concluding Prayer
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be, Our Lady of Mount Carmel, pray for us.
Day 6 PrayerPermalink
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Intro Prayer
Blessed and Immaculate Virgin, splendid beauty of Carmel, you look with love on all who wear your blessed habit; look kindly on me and spread the mantle of your loving protection over all mankind.
By the power of your intercession strengthen my weakness, and by your wisdom light up the darkness of my mind.
Increase in me those virtues in which you excelled — faith, hope and love; adorn my soul with such graces and virtues that it may ever be pleasing to your divine Son.
Assist me in all the activities of life, and, by your presence console me at the time of my death.
In that hour present me to the Blessed Trinity as your child redeemed by the blood of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
O Queen, who are the beauty of Carmel, pray for us now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Daily Prayer
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.
(Mention your request here)
Concluding Prayer
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be, Our Lady of Mount Carmel, pray for us.
Day 7 Prayer
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In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Intro Prayer
Blessed and Immaculate Virgin, splendid beauty of Carmel, you look with love on all who wear your blessed habit; look kindly on me and spread the mantle of your loving protection over all mankind.
By the power of your intercession strengthen my weakness, and by your wisdom light up the darkness of my mind.
Increase in me those virtues in which you excelled — faith, hope and love; adorn my soul with such graces and virtues that it may ever be pleasing to your divine Son.
Assist me in all the activities of life, and, by your presence console me at the time of my death.
In that hour present me to the Blessed Trinity as your child redeemed by the blood of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
O Queen, who are the beauty of Carmel, pray for us now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Daily Prayer
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.
(Mention your request here)
Concluding Prayer
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be, Our Lady of Mount Carmel, pray for us.
Day 8 PrayerPermalink
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Intro Prayer
Blessed and Immaculate Virgin, splendid beauty of Carmel, you look with love on all who wear your blessed habit; look kindly on me and spread the mantle of your loving protection over all mankind.
By the power of your intercession strengthen my weakness, and by your wisdom light up the darkness of my mind.
Increase in me those virtues in which you excelled — faith, hope and love; adorn my soul with such graces and virtues that it may ever be pleasing to your divine Son.
Assist me in all the activities of life, and, by your presence console me at the time of my death.
In that hour present me to the Blessed Trinity as your child redeemed by the blood of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
O Queen, who are the beauty of Carmel, pray for us now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Daily Prayer
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.
(Mention your request here)
Concluding Prayer
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be, Our Lady of Mount Carmel, pray for us.
Day 9 PrayerPermalink
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Intro Prayer
Blessed and Immaculate Virgin, splendid beauty of Carmel, you look with love on all who wear your blessed habit; look kindly on me and spread the mantle of your loving protection over all mankind.
By the power of your intercession strengthen my weakness, and by your wisdom light up the darkness of my mind.
Increase in me those virtues in which you excelled — faith, hope and love; adorn my soul with such graces and virtues that it may ever be pleasing to your divine Son.
Assist me in all the activities of life, and, by your presence console me at the time of my death.
In that hour present me to the Blessed Trinity as your child redeemed by the blood of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
O Queen, who are the beauty of Carmel, pray for us now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Daily Prayer
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!
(Mention your request here)
Concluding Prayer
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be, Our Lady of Mount Carmel, pray for us.
Novena to St. Therese of Lisieux (of the Little Flower or of the Child Jesus)
This nine day Novena is an excellent way to prepare for the the feast day of Saint Therese of the Child Jesus, one of the greatest saints of the modern era. Saint Therese, also known as the Little Flower, commonly gives roses or flowers as a sign to those who receive miracles by her intercession. With the power of Saint Therese’s intercession in mind let us imitate her great and innocent confidence in the loving promises of our God. May this novena to St. Therese of Lisieux help us to follow in her footsteps as she followed in Our Lord’s through her little way.
“LET US NOT GROW TIRED OF PRAYER. CONFIDENCE WORKS MIRACLES.”
SAINT THERESE
ST. THERESE NOVENA – DAY 1
Dearest Saint Therese of Lisieux, you said that you would spend your time in heaven doing good on earth.
Your trust in God was complete. Pray that He may increase my trust in His goodness and mercy as I ask for the following petitions…
(State your intention clearly and confidently)
Pray for me that I, like you, may have great and innocent confidence in the loving promises of our God. Pray that I may live my life in union with God’s plan for me, and one day see the Face of God whom you loved so deeply.
Saint Therese, you were faithful to God even unto the moment of your death. Pray for me that I may be faithful to our loving God. May my life bring peace and love to the world through faithful endurance in love for God our savior.
Loving God, you blessed St. Therese with a capacity for a great love. Help me to believe in your unconditional love for each of your children, especially for me.
I love you, Lord. Help me to love you more!
Glory be to the Father, to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.
Amen.
To grow your devotion to St. Therese, consider reading St. Therese of Lisieux – Letters to Her Spiritual Brothers
ST. THERESE NOVENA – DAY 2
Dearest Saint Therese of Lisieux, you said that you would spend your time in heaven doing good on earth.
Your trust in God was complete. Pray that He may increase my trust in His goodness and mercy as I ask for the following petitions…
(State your intention clearly and confidently)
Pray for me that I, like you, may have great and innocent confidence in the loving promises of our God. Pray that I may live my life in union with God’s plan for me, and one day see the Face of God whom you loved so deeply.
Saint Therese, you were faithful to God even unto the moment of your death. Pray for me that I may be faithful to our loving God. May my life bring peace and love to the world through faithful endurance in love for God our savior.
Loving God, you loved St. Therese’s complete trust in your care. Help me to rely on your providential care in each circumstance of my life, especially the most difficult and stressful.
I trust you, Lord. Help me to trust you more!
I love you, Lord. Help me to love you more!
Glory be to the Father, to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.
Amen.
To strengthen your confidence in St. Therese’s intercession, consider reading The Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of the Little Flower
ST. THERESE NOVENA – DAY 3
Dearest Saint Therese of Lisieux, you said that you would spend your time in heaven doing good on earth.
Your trust in God was complete. Pray that He may increase my trust in His goodness and mercy as I ask for the following petitions…
(State your intention clearly and confidently)
Pray for me that I, like you, may have great and innocent confidence in the loving promises of our God. Pray that I may live my life in union with God’s plan for me, and one day see the Face of God whom you loved so deeply.
Saint Therese, you were faithful to God even unto the moment of your death. Pray for me that I may be faithful to our loving God. May my life bring peace and love to the world through faithful endurance in love for God our savior.
Loving God, you gave St. Therese the ability to see You in the ordinary routine of each day. Help me to be aware of your presence in the everyday events of my life.
I see you, Lord. Help me to see you more!
I trust you, Lord. Help me to trust you more!
I love you, Lord. Help me to love you more!
Glory be to the Father, to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.
Amen.
To plant the seeds of devotion to St. Therese in your children or grandchildren, consider reading them The Little Flower
ST. THERESE NOVENA – DAY 4
Dearest Saint Therese of Lisieux, you said that you would spend your time in heaven doing good on earth.
Your trust in God was complete. Pray that He may increase my trust in His goodness and mercy as I ask for the following petitions…
(State your intention clearly and confidently)
Pray for me that I, like you, may have great and innocent confidence in the loving promises of our God. Pray that I may live my life in union with God’s plan for me, and one day see the Face of God whom you loved so deeply.
Saint Therese, you were faithful to God even unto the moment of your death. Pray for me that I may be faithful to our loving God. May my life bring peace and love to the world through faithful endurance in love for God our savior.
Loving God, You taught St. Therese how to find You through the “little way” of humility and simplicity. Grant that I may never miss the grace hidden in humble service to others.
I am humble, Lord. Give me more humility!
I see you, Lord. Help me to see you more!
I trust you, Lord. Help me to trust you more!
I love you, Lord. Help me to love you more!
Glory be to the Father, to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.
Amen.
To better follow St. Therese in her “Little Way”, consider the exhaustive treasury by Fr. Marianus Fiege, OFM entitled The Little Flower Prayerbook
ST. THERESE NOVENA – DAY 5
Dearest Saint Therese of Lisieux, you said that you would spend your time in heaven doing good on earth.
Your trust in God was complete. Pray that He may increase my trust in His goodness and mercy as I ask for the following petitions…
(State your intention clearly and confidently)
Pray for me that I, like you, may have great and innocent confidence in the loving promises of our God. Pray that I may live my life in union with God’s plan for me, and one day see the Face of God whom you loved so deeply.
Saint Therese, you were faithful to God even unto the moment of your death. Pray for me that I may be faithful to our loving God. May my life bring peace and love to the world through faithful endurance in love for God our savior.
Loving God, You gave St. Therese the gift of forgiving others even when she felt hurt and betrayed. Help me to be able to forgive others who have wounded me, especially…
I try to forgive, Lord. Help me to forgive 70 times 7 times!
I am humble, Lord. Give me more humility!
I see you, Lord. Help me to see you more!
I trust you, Lord. Help me to trust you more!
I love you, Lord. Help me to love you more!
Glory be to the Father, to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.
Amen.
To better model your family life after the Martin’s (St. Therese’s family), consider reading The Story of a Family: The Home of St. Therese of Lisieux
ST. THERESE NOVENA – DAY 6
Dearest Saint Therese of Lisieux, you said that you would spend your time in heaven doing good on earth.
Your trust in God was complete. Pray that He may increase my trust in His goodness and mercy as I ask for the following petitions…
(State your intention clearly and confidently)
Pray for me that I, like you, may have great and innocent confidence in the loving promises of our God. Pray that I may live my life in union with God’s plan for me, and one day see the Face of God whom you loved so deeply.
Saint Therese, you were faithful to God even unto the moment of your death. Pray for me that I may be faithful to our loving God. May my life bring peace and love to the world through faithful endurance in love for God our savior.
Loving God, St. Therese experienced every day as a gift from You. She saw it as a time to love You through other people. May I, too, see every day as an opportunity to say yes to You.
I accept your will, Lord. Help me to accept your will every day!
I try to forgive, Lord. Help me to forgive 70 times 7 times!
I am humble, Lord. Give me more humility!
I see you, Lord. Help me to see you more!
I trust you, Lord. Help me to trust you more!
I love you, Lord. Help me to love you more!
Glory be to the Father, to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.
Amen.
To better understand the simple secrets of The Little Flower’s spiritual life, consider reading Seeds of the Kingdom
ST. THERESE NOVENA – DAY 7
Dearest Saint Therese of Lisieux, you said that you would spend your time in heaven doing good on earth.
Your trust in God was complete. Pray that He may increase my trust in His goodness and mercy as I ask for the following petitions…
(State your intention clearly and confidently)
Pray for me that I, like you, may have great and innocent confidence in the loving promises of our God. Pray that I may live my life in union with God’s plan for me, and one day see the Face of God whom you loved so deeply.
Saint Therese, you were faithful to God even unto the moment of your death. Pray for me that I may be faithful to our loving God. May my life bring peace and love to the world through faithful endurance in love for God our savior.
Loving God, St. Therese offered to You her weakness. Help me to see in my weakness an opportunity to rely completely on you.
I rely on you, Lord. Help me to rely on you more!
I accept your will, Lord. Help me to accept your will every day!
I try to forgive, Lord. Help me to forgive 70 times 7 times!
I am humble, Lord. Give me more humility!
I see you, Lord. Help me to see you more!
I trust you, Lord. Help me to trust you more!
I love you, Lord. Help me to love you more!
Glory be to the Father, to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.
Amen.
To further understand how you can model your family after St. Therese’s family, consider listening to the 2015 Angelus Press Conference talk by Mr. Andrew Clarendon entitled St. Therese’s Family: A Model for Today (Available for digital download)
ST. THERESE NOVENA – DAY 8
Dearest Saint Therese of Lisieux, you said that you would spend your time in heaven doing good on earth.
Your trust in God was complete. Pray that He may increase my trust in His goodness and mercy as I ask for the following petitions…
(State your intention clearly and confidently)
Pray for me that I, like you, may have great and innocent confidence in the loving promises of our God. Pray that I may live my life in union with God’s plan for me, and one day see the Face of God whom you loved so deeply.
Saint Therese, you were faithful to God even unto the moment of your death. Pray for me that I may be faithful to our loving God. May my life bring peace and love to the world through faithful endurance in love for God our savior.
Loving God, You loved St. Therese with a powerful love and made her a source of strength to those who had lost faith in You. Help me to pray with confidence for those in my life who do not believe they can be loved.
I reflect you to the world, Lord. Help me to reflect you more clearly!
I rely on you, Lord. Help me to rely on you more!
I accept your will, Lord. Help me to accept your will every day!
I try to forgive, Lord. Help me to forgive 70 times 7 times!
I am humble, Lord. Give me more humility!
I see you, Lord. Help me to see you more!
I trust you, Lord. Help me to trust you more!
I love you, Lord. Help me to love you more!
Glory be to the Father, to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.
Amen.
To gain additional insight into the patron saint of Missionaries, St. Therese of the Child Jesus, consider reading the article The Missionary Spirit: Therese of Lisieux and Théophane Vénardfound in the November 1997 edition of The Angelus.
ST. THERESE NOVENA – DAY 9
Dearest Saint Therese of Lisieux, you said that you would spend your time in heaven doing good on earth.
Your trust in God was complete. Pray that He may increase my trust in His goodness and mercy as I ask for the following petitions…
(State your intention clearly and confidently)
Pray for me that I, like you, may have great and innocent confidence in the loving promises of our God. Pray that I may live my life in union with God’s plan for me, and one day see the Face of God whom you loved so deeply.
Saint Therese, you were faithful to God even unto the moment of your death. Pray for me that I may be faithful to our loving God. May my life bring peace and love to the world through faithful endurance in love for God our savior.
Loving God, St. Therese never doubted that her life had meaning. Help me to see how I can bless and love everyone in my life. Especially…
I love your people, Lord. Help me to love them more!
I reflect you to the world, Lord. Help me to reflect you more clearly!
I rely on you, Lord. Help me to rely on you more!
I accept your will, Lord. Help me to accept your will every day!
I try to forgive, Lord. Help me to forgive 70 times 7 times!
I am humble, Lord. Give me more humility!
I see you, Lord. Help me to see you more!
I trust you, Lord. Help me to trust you more!
I love you, Lord. Help me to love you more!
Glory be to the Father, to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.
Amen.