Prayer to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
The Prayer to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel is a heartfelt invocation that calls upon the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, revered under the title of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. The prayer begins with a vivid depiction of Mary as the “Most beautiful flower of Mount Carmel,” invoking images of beauty, purity, and divine splendor.
Mount Carmel, a place of biblical significance, is where the prophet Elijah defended the purity of Israel’s faith in the living God. It later became the home of the Carmelite Order, who, inspired by Elijah’s solitary life and his fervent zeal for God, sought to live lives of contemplation and devotion on the slopes of this holy mountain. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel is celebrated as the patroness of the Carmelites, and her image is often associated with a sense of peace, protection, and divine assistance.
This prayer captures the essence of Marian devotion, reflecting the deep trust and reliance that the faithful place in Mary’s intercessory power. Addressing her as the “Star of the Sea,” “Queen of Heaven and Earth,” and the “Immaculate Virgin,” the prayer underscores Mary’s unique role in the divine plan of salvation and her unparalleled ability to intercede for those in need. As believers recite this prayer, they express their confidence in Mary’s maternal care, seeking her help in their most pressing necessities and entrusting their deepest concerns into her compassionate hands.
Prayer to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
O Most beautiful flower of Mount Carmel, beautiful vine, splendor of heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in this 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 this 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. Sweet Mother, I place this cause in your hands.
Amen.
