Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
The novena begins today.
Or tomorrow if you want to end on the feast itself. Remember, novenas originated with Our Lady and the Apostles, gathered together in the Upper Room, prayerfully preparing for the coming of the Holy Spirit. One may use formal novena prayers, the prayer for the Mass of the feast of Mt. Carmel, or as many do, make a novena of rosaries accompanied by a votive prayer to Our Lady of Carmel. Novenas may be as simple or as elaborate as one feels drawn to perform.
Simplicity and detachment is always a good attitude when one undertakes a novena. I know someone who used to fast and recite many rosaries and prayers and offices and litanies in preparation for the feast day, and when the day arrived he felt let down when”nothing happened”. (He had expected some kind of reward for being so “generous”. Silly boy! His method is sometimes referred to as “seeking oneself”.)
Elena from Tea At Trianon has posted a very nice Novena Prayer To Our Lady Of Mt. Carmel.
July 7th, 2008 at 5:26 pm
Thanks, Terry. You bring tears to my eyes.
July 7th, 2008 at 10:48 pm
Thanks Terry for the reminder!
July 7th, 2008 at 11:46 pm
I studied at Mt. Carmel college, here at bangalore (India). I remember celebrating our college feast every year. I had quiet forgotten about it but not anymore. I love to read your blog it fills me with a lot of love for my faith. Thank you.
Evita:)