Advent Novena to St. John of the Cross

Come join us for nine days of this Advent season to pray with one of the Doctors of the Church, St. John of the Cross!

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Why Join?

St. John of the Cross was a 16^th century Carmelite saint and doctor of the Church. He was a reformer along with St. Teresa of Avila, a mystic and one of the great Spanish poets. His most famous writings are: The Ascent to Mount Carmel, The Dark Night, The Spiritual Canticle, The Living Flame of Love, Letters and The Minor Works. For nine days of Advent (5 Dec- 14 Dec), come and meditate on St. John of the Cross' quotes to prepare for the birth of the Messiah.

The programme

Everyday, for 9 days receive:

📖 A quote from one of St. John of the Cross' writings

🪔 A meditation

🙏 The conclusion prayer: the Memorare

Day 1: A Heart of Peace
Day 2: A Heart of Silence
Day 3: The Heart of a Silent God
Day 4: The Soul of Faith
Day 5: In Union with the Saints
Day 6: Contemplating with Love and in Love for Love
Day 7: Love as Detachment
Day 8: Mystical Marriage with God
Day 9: In Union with the Manger

The Carmelite Friars of the St. Elias Province

We are the Carmelite Friars, Province of St. Elias. We are here to promote prayer through our Carmelite Saints and devotion, particularly to Our Lady of Mount Carmel.

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Novena prayer

Memorare

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thine intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my mother; to thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen.