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.

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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/

The Discalced Carmelite Secular Order (OCDS)

Curious to know what it means to be a secular member of the Discalced Carmelite Secular Order of Great Britain? Then please click on the following link:

https://www.secularcarmel.org.uk/purpose

Prayer from the novena

Prayer to the Blessed Virgin and Saint Joseph

Blessed Virgin Mary and Glorious Patriarch Saint Joseph, your power makes the impossible possible, come to our aid in these times of anguish and difficulty. Take under your protection the serious and troubling situations that I commend to you... so that they may have a good outcome. We place all our trust in you. Let it not be said that we invoked you in vain, and since you can do everything with Jesus, show us that your goodness is as great as your power. Amen. (A prayer adapted from which Pope Francis prays every day to St. Joseph)