FLOS CARMELI

Flower of Carmel,

Tall vine blossom laden;

Splendour of heaven,

Child-bearing yet maiden.

None equals thee.

Mother so tender,

Whom no man didst know,

On Carmel’s children

Thy favours bestow.

Star of the Sea.

V. Holy Mary, Mother of Christ, hear the cry of thy servants

R. And bring down heavenly aid in answer to our prayer

V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God

R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ

V. Lord, hear my prayer

R. And let my cry come unto Thee

Let us pray

By a special privilege Lord,

Thou has adorned our Order with the name of Thy Mother,

the most glorious Virgin Mary:

grant as we faithfully remember this honour,

that in these days we may receive her protection

and in the days to come we may be brought to everlasting happiness,

and this we ask of Thee, who art living and reigning for ever.

R. Amen

V. May the blessed Virgin Mary help us in every trial and danger.

R. Amen.

V. May God grant us peace.

R. And everlasting life. Amen.