(stained glass window in St. Anthony's Church Akron, Ohio)
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel:
Flos Carmeli (Flower of Carmel)
Traditional Medieval Marian Anthem-normally sung by Carmelites after Night Prayer
Flower of Carmel, blossoming, bearing one, light of heaven,
mother of God's dear Son,
vine and virgin.
Gentle parent,
pure beyond human love,
bless your children,
star shining far above
this world's ocean.
Root of Jesse,
flower in the cradling
bud,
take us to you,
keep us with you in God,
his together.
All-chaste lily
rising despite the thorn,
strengthen, help us,
so feeble, soon forlorn,
great protectress.
Be our armor,
valiant for Christ when
war
rages round us,
hold high the scapular,
strong and saving.
In our stumbling
guide us on God's wise way,
in our sorrow
comfort us as we pray;
rich your mercy.
Holy lady,
Carmel's great friend and queen,
feast your people
from your own bliss, the
unseen
grace,God's goodness.
Key and gateway
opening on Paradise,
mother, win us
a place with you in Christ,
crowned in glory.
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, pray for us!
Peace be with you!
Rosemarie, ocds
2 comments:
Such a beautiful prayer. Is it yours? I've not seen it before (not afraid of showing my ignorance:-)).
Sorry, I forgot to add that it is a traditional Carmelite Marian Anthem. As you say, it is most beautiful! I believe some stanzas were added through the years.
In a future post I will share a stanza written by St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein)(it was for her personal devotion).
Thanks for visiting today!
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