Novena to Our Lady
of Mount Carmel2022
"Flower of Carmel
Blossoming Vine,
Splendor of Heaven,
Pure Virgin,
None like to thee."
Dear Friends
Please join us in the Novena in honor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.
July 8th - July 16th, 2022
- Reconciliation each evening from 6:00pm - 7:00pm
- Recitation of the rosary begins at 7:00 pm, followed by Mass
- Presider and Homilist: Fr. Adrian Burke, O.S.B.
Reverend Adrian Burke, O.S.B. has been a Benedictine monk of Saint Meinrad Archabbey since 1992 and a priest since 1997. Fr. Adrian brings a passion for Christian spirituality, the exercise of faith in practice that he honed while ministering in parishes in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. In 2012 he began teaching courses in spirituality in St. Meinrad’s graduate theology program and its certification program in spiritual direction. He serves as a spiritual director for seminarians and many others. He directs retreats each year in the Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center.
Fr. Adrian’s educational background includes Kelley School of Business (Indiana University/Bloomington – BA), Saint Meinrad School of Theology and Seminary (MA/MDiv), and the pontifical Angelicum in Rome, Italy (STL). Fr. Adrian enjoys exercise, outdoor activities, and reading.
O Most beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel,
Fruitful Vine, Splendor of heaven,
Blessed Mother of the Son of God,
Immaculate Virgin, assist me in this my necessity.
O Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein
that you are my Mother.O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of heaven and earth,
I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart
to succor me in this necessity.
There are none that can withstand your power!
O help me and show me herein that you are my Mother.Our Lady, Queen & Beauty of Carmel,
pray for me and obtain my requests!
Sweet Mother, I place this cause
in your hands!
Bring your family! Invite your friends! Join the praying Nuns of Carmel each night!