Carmelite Quotes Novenas to Our Lady of Mount Carmel and the Carmelite Saints
Since 2018 we have published unique novenas to seek the intercession of Our Lady and the Saints and Blesseds of Carmel. Our novenas feature scripture and quotes from our Carmelite saints and authors. Here you can browse through various novenas by category; and, you can always use our powerful search engine at any time.
Novena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel 2022, July 8–16: Introduction
“The volume of the breviary I have with me has a beautiful picture of Our Lady of Mount Carmel… I simply opened the breviary on a little corner shelf above my bed to the left. When I am sitting at the table I only have to glance up in order to see her, and when…
St. Joseph Novena 2023: Introduction
Fr. Quang D. Tran, SJ says his mother encouraged him to send prayer intentions to St. Joseph; “waiting lines for Jesus and Mary were always too long.” Join us as we go to Joseph for speedy prayer! Read more →
St. Teresa of Avila Novena 2022: Introduction
It is always good to ponder the key themes in the lives of our saints—and this is especially true with Saint Teresa of Avila. This year Father Emiel Abalahin, O.Carm. from the Saint Elias Province will guide us as we reflect on nine brief selections from St. Teresa’s writings.
St. John of the Cross Novena 2022: Introduction
Father Quang D. Tran, S.J. leads our meditations this year on the theme of the night that guides our footsteps better than light and is brighter than the dawn: the night that gives sight. Continue reading →
St. Thérèse of Lisieux Novena 2022: Introduction
In this, the 125th anniversary year of the death of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, each day we will share excerpts from her poetry that reveal her eminent doctrine and passionate desire “to love Jesus and to make him loved” as a Discalced Carmelite nun.
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Novena 2022 – Introduction
Father Quang D. Tran, S.J.—a great devoté of St. Elizabeth of the Trinity—leads our meditations this year on the theme of God’s indwelling, making our souls more each day, His Heaven on Earth. Continue reading →
St. Edith Stein Novena 2022: Introduction
Author Melissa Presser prayerfully composed this year’s St. Edith Stein Novena. Melissa Presser is a Jewish girl who was led home to the Catholic Church by St. Edith Stein. The theme that she has chosen for this year’s novena is “Waiting.” Melissa writes in her introduction: “It is so hard to wait. Yet, Edith Stein…
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