Our Lady of Mount Carmel Novena: Day Two

Our Lady, crowned in Heaven, wears beautiful clothing:

Psalm 45:14-15 All glorious is the king’s daughter as she enters, her raiment threaded with gold; In embroidered apparel she is led to the king. The maids of her train are presented to the king.

How beautifully the Lord rewards His daughter and mother in Heaven!

But on earth, Mary was clothed in poverty. Those who wear the Brown Scapular of Carmel are covered with her humble mantle of common brown wool. What a gift that Mary identifies with her children, “mourning and weeping in this valley of tears.”

She knows our pains and our struggles because she willingly endured them. Whether or not you wear the Scapular, let us give those difficulties to her and ask for the grace to know we are not alone. A good mom always helps her children.

Here is the second day of the Novena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel:

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.

(Pause and mention petitions)

Say: Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be