Ave Maria Meditations
O Most beautiful flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful 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 aid me in my need; there are none that can withstand your power. O show me herein you are my Mother.
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O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3 times); and pray for those who do not have recourse to thee, especially the enemies of the Holy Church. Sweet Mother, I place this cause in your hands. (state your petition). Amen.
Song of Gratitude to Our Lady of Mount Carmel
By St. Therese of Lisieux
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From the first moments of my life,
You took me in your arms.
Ever since that day, dear Mother,
You’ve protected me here below.
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To preserve my innocence,
You placed me in a soft nest.
You watched over my childhood
In the shade of a holy cloister.
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Later, in the days of my youth,
I heard Jesus’ call…
In your ineffable tenderness,
You showed Carmel to me.
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“Come, my child, be generous,”
You sweetly said to me.
“Near me, you’ll be happy,
Come sacrifice yourself for your Savior.”
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Close to you, 0 my loving Mother!
I’ve found rest for my heart.
I want nothing more on earth.
Jesus alone is all my happiness.
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If sometimes I feel sadness
And fear coming to assail me,
Always supporting me in my weakness,
Mother, you deign to bless me.
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Grant that I may be faithful
To my divine Spouse Jesus.
One day may his sweet voice call me
To flyaway among the elect.
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Then, no more exile, no more suffering.
In Heaven I’ll keep repeating
The song of my gratitude,
Lovable Queen of Carmel!
