9h ago

Novena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel - Day 3 (No Music)

Welcome to Day 3 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, 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 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. 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.

7 min

1d ago

Novena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel - Day 2 (No Music)

Welcome to Day 2 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, 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: 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. Prayer source: OLMC Lay Carmelites⁠https://olmlaycarmelites.org/resources/prayer

7 min

2d ago

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.

7 min

3d ago

Prayer for New Carmelite Vocations

Join us in praying for new Carmelite vocations as we ask Our Lord to raise up holy men and women to serve Him in the Discalced Carmelite Order. Through the intercession of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, we pray for future friars, nuns, and Secular Carmelites who will embrace the Carmelite charism of prayer, contemplation, and friendship with Christ. May God awaken generous hearts to respond to His call and continue the mission of Carmel in our world today. This prayer will published on the 3rd of each month. Whether you are discerning a vocation yourself, praying for a loved one, or supporting the growth of the Carmelite family, we invite you to unite your prayers with ours. Our Lady of Mount Carmel, pray for us.St. Teresa of Jesus, pray for us.St. John of the Cross, pray for us. Prayer written by Very Rev. Michael Berry, OCD for the Discalced Carmelite Friars Vocations Office, Washington Province | ocdfriarsvocation.org --- If this prayer blessed you, please: Rate this podcast - Subscribe for more daily Catholic prayers - Share it with someone devoted to Our Lady Our 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. #CarmeliteVocations #OurLadyOfMountCarmel #DiscalcedCarmelites #CatholicPrayer #Vocations #Carmel #PrayerForVocations

1 min

4d ago

Letanía de Nuestra Señora del Monte Carmelo (Español)

The Litany of Our Lady of Mount Carmel (Letanía de Nuestra Señora del Carmen) is a beautiful prayer of praise and supplication honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary under her beloved Carmelite title. Inspired by Sacred Scripture and the rich spiritual tradition of Carmel, each invocation contemplates a different aspect of Mary’s role as Mother, Queen, Protectress, and perfect disciple of Christ. Whether you belong to the Carmelite family or simply have a devotion to Our Lady, this litany invites you to entrust yourself to her maternal care and to follow her example of humility, faith, and complete surrender to God’s will. --- If this prayer blessed you, please: Rate this podcast - Subscribe for more daily Catholic prayers - Share it with someone devoted to Our Lady Our 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.

4 min

4d ago

Litany to Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Entrust yourself to the loving protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary under her beloved title of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. This traditional litany invokes her maternal intercession through beautiful Carmelite titles, praying for perseverance, conversion, comfort in affliction, the dying, the souls in purgatory, and all who seek to grow closer to Christ. As we begin the month of July and prepare for the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel on July 16, may this prayer help deepen your love for the Mother of God and inspire greater confidence in her powerful intercession. May Our Lady of Mount Carmel lead us ever closer to her Son, Jesus Christ. --- If this prayer blessed you, please: Rate this podcast - Subscribe for more daily Catholic prayers - Share it with someone devoted to Our Lady Our 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.

4 min

Jun 20