Unlock the Power of Mary’s Intercession: Begin the Mount Carmel Novena Today

The annual Novena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel offers believers a profound opportunity to draw closer to Mary’s motherly heart, seeking her powerful intercession in daily life.

Commencing today, July 7, 2025, this nine-day devotion invites the faithful to engage in prayer and reflection, culminating in the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel on July 16.

Day 1, inspired by Saint Edith Stein, encourages us to approach God with childlike openness—receiving His gifts with gratitude and trust.

For busy Catholics longing for spiritual renewal, this novena serves as a beautiful, practical way to reconnect with faith each day.

Across the United States, numerous parishes and communities are hosting novena events to honor Our Lady of Mount Carmel.

In San Antonio, Texas, the Little Flower Basilica invites the faithful to participate in daily novena prayers and Masses at 12 p.m., leading up to a Solemn Mass on July 16 at 6 p.m.

Similarly, in Little Rock, Arkansas, the Carmel of St. Teresa of Jesus Monastery will celebrate Mass each evening from July 8 to July 16, providing a serene environment for prayer and reflection.

In Doylestown, Pennsylvania, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish is hosting its fifth consecutive Summer Novena, beginning on July 8 at 7 p.m. and continuing for nine days.

This year’s novena is particularly special as the parish celebrates its 175th anniversary.

The novena includes traditional hymns, psalms, readings reflecting on Mary’s life, homilies by guest preachers, and the blessing and distribution of brown scapulars.

In Hammonton, New Jersey, St. Mary of Mount Carmel Parish is celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Festival.

Monthly devotions began in January 2025, leading up to the feast day.

Each devotion focuses on a different theme and includes Exposition and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament, the Holy Rosary, a brief sermon by a special guest speaker, novena prayers, and the blessing of scapulars.

These events provide a communal space for believers to deepen their connection to Mary and seek her intercession.

Participating in the Mount Carmel Novena is more than a tradition; it’s an invitation to pause amidst the busyness of life and reflect on our spiritual journey.

By dedicating time each day to prayer and meditation, we open our hearts to Mary’s guidance and the transformative power of faith.

As we embark on this nine-day journey, let us embrace the opportunity to renew our spirits, strengthen our faith, and experience the profound peace that comes from entrusting our lives to Mary’s intercession.

Whether attending local events or praying privately, the Mount Carmel Novena offers a path to deeper spiritual fulfillment and a closer relationship with God.

Let us begin this sacred journey today, with open hearts and a renewed commitment to our faith.