Most of us who celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel do so locally in our parishes, schools, communities and culture. But devotion to Our Lady extends far beyond that and reaches the ends of the earth. Click on an image in the gallery below to view a representation from Our Lady of Mount Carmel from different cultures around the globe. Source OCarm.org

Blessed Titus Brandsma was a Dutch Carmelite friar, Catholic priest and professor of philosophy. He died in Dachau after speaking out against the Nazis and was beatified by the Catholic Church as a martyr of the faith. As we mark the end of the 75th anniversary year of his martyrdom at Dachau (which began on July 26th, 2017), we celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel by recalling his deep and profound love ...

As we solemnly commemorate Our Lady of Mount Carmel, may she enfold you in the mantle of her loving protection PRAYER TO OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL Our Lady of Mount Carmel – Be our constant hope. Mary, perfect disciple of the Lord – Make us also faithful to him. Mary, Flower of Carmel – Fill us with your joy. Virgin Mary, Beauty of Carmel – Smile upon your family Sweet Mother of Carmel. Holy Mother beyond compare – Remember your children ...

God, You created us endowed with freedom. We give You thanks for giving us another day. On the eve of America's national holiday, may all citizens be mindful of the wonder of our Nation's inception. Men and women of goodwill, from various backgrounds and sections of the colonies, from disparate faith traditions, came together in prayer, and united by a vision of political and economic autonomy, courageously placed their lives, their liberty and their fortunes on ...