Novena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel - Day 6 (No Music)

Prayer to Saints Louis Martin and Marie Zelie Guerin (Feast 07-12) (With Music)

O God, who gave to Saint Louis and Marie Zelie the grace to lead a life of holiness as Christian spouses and parents, that, through their intercession and example, we may be able to love and serve you faithfully, living worthily our own vocation. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen. Sources Catholic Church. (1993). Proper of the Liturgy of the Hours of the Order of Discalced Carmelites. Institutum Carmelitanum, Rome.

Prayer to Saints Louis Martin and Marie Zelie Guerin (Feast 07-12)

O God, who gave to Saint Louis and Marie Zelie the grace to lead a life of holiness as Christian spouses and parents, that, through their intercession and example, we may be able to love and serve you faithfully, living worthily our own vocation. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen. Source: Catholic Church. (1993). Proper of the Liturgy of the Hours of the Order of Discalced Carmelites. Institutum Carmelitanum, Rome.

Novena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel - Day 9 (No Music)

Welcome to Day 9 (and conclusion) 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 Most Holy Mother of Mount Carmel, when asked by a saint to grant privileges to the family of Carmel, you gave assurance of your Motherly love and help to those faithful to you and to your Son. Behold us, your children. Prayer source: OLMC Lay Carmelites ⁠https://olmlaycarmelites.org/resources/prayer⁠ [https://olmlaycarmelites.org/resources/prayer] 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: * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/5wrS7JJKbhMg03CdNKdaG3?si=a05AKW9RRC27OchzUIxJuQ]⁠⁠⁠Under Thy Protection⁠⁠⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/43nANCLooWr2m5Uc6rjF8D?si=h5VeVbLRRI6Poyq-xf4CPg] (Prayers in English) * ⁠⁠⁠Bajo Tu Amparo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/5wrS7JJKbhMg03CdNKdaG3?si=a05AKW9RRC27OchzUIxJuQ] (Prayers in Spanish) * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@una_peregrinita] (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.

Novena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel - Day 8 (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: You give us hope, O Mother of Mercy, that through your Scapular promise we might quickly pass through the fires of purgatory to the Kingdom of your Son. Be our comfort and our hope. Grant that our hope may not be in vain but that, ever faithful to your Son and to you, we may speedily enjoy after death the blessed company of Jesus and the saints. Prayer source: OLMC Lay Carmelites ⁠https://olmlaycarmelites.org/resources/prayer⁠ [https://olmlaycarmelites.org/resources/prayer] 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: * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/5wrS7JJKbhMg03CdNKdaG3?si=a05AKW9RRC27OchzUIxJuQ]⁠⁠⁠Under Thy Protection⁠⁠⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/43nANCLooWr2m5Uc6rjF8D?si=h5VeVbLRRI6Poyq-xf4CPg] (Prayers in English) * ⁠⁠⁠Bajo Tu Amparo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/5wrS7JJKbhMg03CdNKdaG3?si=a05AKW9RRC27OchzUIxJuQ] (Prayers in Spanish) * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@una_peregrinita] (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.

Novena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel - Day 7 (No Music)

Welcome to Day 7 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 Mary, Help of Christians, you assured us that wearing your Scapular worthily would keep us safe from harm. Protect us in both body and soul with your continual aid. May all that we do be pleasing to your Son and to you. Prayer source: OLMC Lay Carmelites https://olmlaycarmelites.org/resources/prayer [https://olmlaycarmelites.org/resources/prayer] --- 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: * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/5wrS7JJKbhMg03CdNKdaG3?si=a05AKW9RRC27OchzUIxJuQ]⁠⁠Under Thy Protection⁠⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/43nANCLooWr2m5Uc6rjF8D?si=h5VeVbLRRI6Poyq-xf4CPg] (Prayers in English) * ⁠⁠Bajo Tu Amparo⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/5wrS7JJKbhMg03CdNKdaG3?si=a05AKW9RRC27OchzUIxJuQ] (Prayers in Spanish) * ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@una_peregrinita] (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.