Novena to the Virgin Mary and St. Joseph
9 days to implore the help of the Virgin Mary and St. Joseph at this critical time for the Church, humanity and for so many trying to try to survive in challenging circumstances.
May we be guided by the Saints of Carmel who have always had a very special devotion to Our Lady and St. Joseph as powerful intercessors for the Order and for humanity before the Holy Child.
Programme:
DAY I The annunciation to the Blessed Virgin Mary
DAY II Mary visits Elizabeth
DAY III Mary's betrothal to Joseph
DAY IV The birth of Jesus
DAY V The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple
DAY VI The Wise men render homage to the Messiah
DAY VII On the flight into Egypt
DAY VIII Family life in Nazareth
DAY IX Jesus, lost and found in the Temple
Written and compiled
by María Pilar Vila, Doctor in Theology, lay Teresian Carmelite, Barcelona 2018.
Translated by Chantal Roxane Haigh, OCDS
In depth studies, articles relating to Carmel may be found on María Pilar Vila's website, which has an automatic translator for items not already in English:
https://carmeloteresajuan.wordpress.com/
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