Novena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Intention: For peace between nations, our neighbors, in our families and with ourselves

We begin this novena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel today and pray for peace between nations, our neighbors, in our families and with ourselves. May we bring peace and reconciliation wherever it is needed.

Prayer: 

Mary, you are always with the brothers and sisters of your Son as we seek to follow in his footsteps. Help us keep our hearts open to God and to the needs of one another.

Be with those who struggle with disease and illness, tension and tragedy.
Help us bring peace and reconciliation wherever it is needed.
Help us to protect and look after each other.
Help us bring moments of healing and grace into each other’s lives.
Help us to be God’s heart in the heart of the world.

This we ask through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

Intention: For all who struggle with disease and illness, tension and tragedy

We pray for all who struggle with disease and illness, tension and tragedy. May we bring moments of healing and grace into each other’s lives.

Prayer: 

Mary, you are always with the brothers and sisters of your Son as we seek to follow in his footsteps. Help us keep our hearts open to God and to the needs of one another.

Be with those who struggle with disease and illness, tension and tragedy.
Help us bring peace and reconciliation wherever it is needed.
Help us to protect and look after each other.
Help us bring moments of healing and grace into each other’s lives.
Help us to be God’s heart in the heart of the world.

This we ask through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

Intention: For all who have died

We pray for all who have died. May they rest gently in God’s love. May God heal the broken hearts of those who mourn.

Prayer: 

Mary, you are always with the brothers and sisters of your Son as we seek to follow in his footsteps. Help us keep our hearts open to God and to the needs of one another.

Be with those who struggle with disease and illness, tension and tragedy.
Help us bring peace and reconciliation wherever it is needed.
Help us to protect and look after each other.
Help us bring moments of healing and grace into each other’s lives.
Help us to be God’s heart in the heart of the world.

This we ask through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen

Intention: For all experiencing hardship and difficulty

Today we remember all experiencing hardship and difficulty. Through our care and support may they know God has not forgotten them.

Prayer: 

Mary, you are always with the brothers and sisters of your Son as we seek to follow in his footsteps. Help us keep our hearts open to God and to the needs of one another.

Be with those who struggle with disease and illness, tension and tragedy.
Help us bring peace and reconciliation wherever it is needed.
Help us to protect and look after each other.
Help us bring moments of healing and grace into each other’s lives.
Help us to be God’s heart in the heart of the world.

This we ask through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen

Intention: For all young people

Today, we remember all young people. May we be loving support and wise counsel as they negotiate the world around them.

Prayer: 

Mary, you are always with the brothers and sisters of your Son as we seek to follow in his footsteps. Help us keep our hearts open to God and to the needs of one another.

Be with those who struggle with disease and illness, tension and tragedy.
Help us bring peace and reconciliation wherever it is needed.
Help us to protect and look after each other.
Help us bring moments of healing and grace into each other’s lives.
Help us to be God’s heart in the heart of the world.

This we ask through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen

Intention: For those no longer young

We pray for those no longer young.  May we honor their wisdom and be their strength in the challenges of aging.

Prayer: 

Mary, you are always with the brothers and sisters of your Son as we seek to follow in his footsteps. Help us keep our hearts open to God and to the needs of one another.

Be with those who struggle with disease and illness, tension and tragedy.
Help us bring peace and reconciliation wherever it is needed.
Help us to protect and look after each other.
Help us bring moments of healing and grace into each other’s lives.
Help us to be God’s heart in the heart of the world.

This we ask through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen

Intention: For our families and friends

We pray for our families and friends. May our love nurture and sustain our relationships.

Prayer: 

Mary, you are always with the brothers and sisters of your Son as we seek to follow in his footsteps. Help us keep our hearts open to God and to the needs of one another.

Be with those who struggle with disease and illness, tension and tragedy.
Help us bring peace and reconciliation wherever it is needed.
Help us to protect and look after each other.
Help us bring moments of healing and grace into each other’s lives.
Help us to be God’s heart in the heart of the world.

This we ask through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen

Intention: For all who are the face of God to those in need

Today we remember all who are the face of God to those in need. May their generosity and love inspire us with life-giving words and actions.

Prayer: 

Mary, you are always with the brothers and sisters of your Son as we seek to follow in his footsteps. Help us keep our hearts open to God and to the needs of one another.

Be with those who struggle with disease and illness, tension and tragedy.
Help us bring peace and reconciliation wherever it is needed.
Help us to protect and look after each other.
Help us bring moments of healing and grace into each other’s lives.
Help us to be God’s heart in the heart of the world.

This we ask through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen

Intention: For the many ways God’s love reaches into our lives through the gift of others

We pray for the many ways God’s love reaches into our lives through the gift of others. May we also lend our love and support as together we live our faith.

Prayer: 

Mary, you are always with the brothers and sisters of your Son as we seek to follow in his footsteps. Help us keep our hearts open to God and to the needs of one another.

Be with those who struggle with disease and illness, tension and tragedy.
Help us bring peace and reconciliation wherever it is needed.
Help us to protect and look after each other.
Help us bring moments of healing and grace into each other’s lives.
Help us to be God’s heart in the heart of the world.

This we ask through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen

We hope you celebrate the day with joy and thanks!

Prayer:

Blessed Mother of Carmel, ask Jesus to help us to be like you, his Mother. Teach us to pray as you did, to listen to God speaking in the silence of our hearts. Ask Jesus to give us the grace to recognize the presence of His Father in all the events of our lives and to learn to call on the Holy Spirit to guide our actions. May our prayers through the novena help us to be more loving, gentle, and kind. Grant our prayers and bring peace to our hearts, families, and to our world. Amen.

Express your petition.

Blessing:

May Mary's pilgrimage of faith strengthen us in the way we respect, love, and relate to one another.  Amen.

May Mary's loving desire that her Son's words are heeded hasten Christian unity. Amen.

May Mary's motherly intercession make us worthy of the promises of Jesus Christ. Amen.

May Mary the daughter of our Creator, spouse of the Holy Spirit, and Mother of Jesus intercede for us. Amen.

May the Blessing of the Holy Trinity come upon us and remain with us forever. Amen.


God bless you!