Our Lady of Mt. Carmel

Today is the feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. According to Carmelite tradition, on this day in 1251, the brown scapular was given to Simon Stock by the Blessed Virgin Mary.
You can read more about this feast here. Through the intercession of Our Lady and St. Simon Stock, may all Carmelites receive special graces and blessings today.

Prayer to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Prayer of St. Simon Stock

O beautiful Flower of Carmel, most fruitful vine, Splendor of Heaven, holy and singular, who brought forth the Son of God, still ever remaining a Pure Virgin, assist me in this necessity. O Star of the sea, help and protect me!
Show me that Thou art my Mother.

O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to Thee!

Mother and Ornament of Carmel, Pray for us!
Virgin, Flower of Carmel, Pray for us!
Patroness of all who wear the Scapular, Pray for us!
Hope of all who die wearing the Scapular, Pray for us!
St. Joseph, Friend of the Sacred Heart, Pray for us!
St. Joseph, Chaste Spouse of Mary, Pray for us!
St. Joseph, Our Patron, Pray for us!
O sweet Heart of Mary, Be our salvation!