Novena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel - Day 1 (No Music)

Welcome to Day 1 of the Novena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel. This episode is the spoken version without background music, ideal for those who prefer to pray in silence or with fewer distractions.A version with gentle background music will be released at a later date for those who enjoy a more reflective listening experience.The Novena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel is a nine-day journey of trust in her motherly care. This novena is traditionally prayed from July 7 through July 15 in preparation for the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, celebrated on July 16. You are welcome to join at any time.Let us pray: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.Prayer source: OLMC Lay Carmeliteshttps://olmlaycarmelites.org/resources/prayer---Please:Rate this podcastSubscribe for more daily Catholic prayersShare it with someone devoted to Our LadyOur Lady of Mount Carmel, pray for us.For more Catholic content, please follow our other podcasts:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Under Thy Protection⁠⁠⁠ (Prayers in English)⁠⁠⁠Bajo Tu Amparo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Prayers in Spanish)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Bilingual Prayer Channel)About: Contemplation and Castanets is a podcast dedicated to Carmelite spirituality and the life of the Carmelite family. We explore the teachings of St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, St. Thérèse of Lisieux, and other Carmelite saints, along with topics related to contemplative prayer, mental prayer, Carmelite formation, OCDS life, religious vocations, Carmelite legislation, and the mission of Carmelite friars, nuns, and seculars. Whether you are discerning a vocation, living the Carmelite charism, or simply seeking a deeper life of prayer, you’ll find reflections, discussions, and resources rooted in the rich tradition of Carmel.