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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.

Novena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel - Day 6 (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: With loving provident care, O Mother Most Amiable, you covered us with your Scapular as a shield of defense against the Evil One. Through your assistance, may we bravely struggle against the powers of evil, always open to your Son Jesus Christ. 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 5 (No Music)

Welcome to Day 5 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 Mother of Fair Love, through your goodness, as your children, we are called to live in the spirit of Carmel. Help us to live in charity with one another, prayerful as Elijah of old, and mindful of our call to minister to God's people. 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 4 (No Music)

Welcome to Day 4 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: When you gave us, Gracious Lady, the Scapular as our Habit, you called us to be not only servants, but also your own children. We ask you to gain for us from your Son the grace to live as your children in joy, peace and love. 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 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 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.