“Our Lady of Mount Carmel” and More

Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Greetings!

Salutations! How are you? I hope that you are doing well and staying safe. Every now and again I have the opportunity to think about the Carmelite religious order. Some of the most impactful saints of our Catholic Christian tradition were Carmelites including St. John of the Cross, St. Theresa of Avila, and St. Thérèse of Lisieux. I often wonder though why there is a Carmelite Order and not a Carmelheavy Order… 😊 Just kidding. That was an attempt at humor on this July 16th which is the optional memorial of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. She is not only Patron of the Carmelite Order and the country of Chile but also a wonderful example for us in our own journeys of faith.

The Carmelite religious order traces its roots back to Mount Carmel which is located in the Holy Land. It is believed to be the place where the prophet Elijah sought refuge and gave witness to the Glory of God by overcoming the false prophets of Baal (1 Kings 18:16-45). Our Blessed Mother Mary, according to tradition, appeared to St. Simon Stock, and instructed him about the scapular which is a “modified version of Mary’s own garment. It symbolizes her special protection and calls the wearers to consecrate themselves to her in a special way” (Source: franciscanmedia.org ).

We ask for the maternal protection of Our Blessed Mother and her intercession as we ascend the proverbial mount of our life’s journey. Though there are treacherous footings and difficult paths to climb with her help we shall press onward in our friendship with her Son and our Savior Jesus Christ.

Peace in Christ,

Fr. James

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Trivia Question of the Week

Over the last couple of weeks which prophetic books have we heard from during Daily Mass?

A. Amos

B. Hosea

C. Isaiah

D. A, B, and C

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A Prayer to Combat the Coronavirus Pandemic

Most merciful and Triune God, We come to you in our weakness. We come to you in our fear. We come to you with trust. For you alone are our hope. We place before you the disease present in our world. We turn to you in our time of need. Bring wisdom to doctors. Give understanding to scientists. Endow caregivers with compassion and generosity. Bring healing to those who are ill. Protect those who are most at risk. Give comfort to those who have lost a loved one. Welcome those who have died into your eternal home. Stabilize our communities. Unite us in our compassion. Remove all fear from our hearts. Fill us with confidence in your care. Jesus, I trust in you. Jesus, I trust in you. Jesus, I trust in you. Amen.

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Pray for COVID-19 Anointing Corps, Patients, Families and Medical Support Teams

Parishioners across the Archdiocese are invited to prayerfully support those who are suffering most intensely, usually in sterile isolation, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Text archspm-anointing to 55321 or sign up here to receive a text each time a COVID-19 Anointing Corps Priest is dispatched to give the Last Rites. Upon receipt of the text, those in this ministry commit to take a moment to pray:

One Our Father for the patient who is in danger of death, as they prepare to meet our Heavenly Father face-to-face;
One Hail Mary for the patient’s family and friends, asking the Blessed Mother, Our Lady of Sorrows, to intercede to comfort them; and
One Glory Be in thanksgiving for the priest and for his protection, as well as the medical team attending to the patient.

For more ways to pray for those affected by COVID-19, visit archspm.org/covid19prayers

Answer to the Trivia Question of the Week:

D. A, B, and C

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