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Litany of Our Lady of Mount Carmel ~ In Anticipation of the Novena beginning July 8th

On July 8th, the Apostoli Viae Community will begin praying the Novena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel, nine days before her Feast Day on July 16. This important part of Apostoli Viae's devotion to Our Lady under this title is posted here, for all to pray. We are sharing the beautiful litany below, which is part of the novena prayers. We hope you will join us in supplication to the Flower o...

Novena and Consecration to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Begins Monday, July 8th

Dear Apostoli Viae friends and family, Please join with us as we pray our Novena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel for our annual consecration or re-consecration to the Blessed Mother. Each year, as many of the members of our community as are able, gather to pray, worship and share our hearts with one another. Those who cannot be present physically also exchange their love and prayers as we celebr...

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Carmelite Spiritual Warfare Prayer - Carmelite Invocation

Come Holy Spirit with Thy Seven-fold gifts and anoint us with Thy Divine light, wisdom, and power. Come Lord Jesus Christ and anoint us with Thy Precious Blood, freeing us from every snare and stronghold of the principalities and powers of darkness. O Mother of God, glorious and Immaculate ever Virgin Mary, come and crush the head of the ancient serpent. O great father, St. Joseph, terror of de...

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Unequally Yoked - The Pain of Marriage When Spouses are Not Spiritually on the Same Page

What happens when a husband and wife are not on the same page spiritually? This can present significant challenges in a marriage that require Divine wisdom to overcome.

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A Reflection On The Immaculate Heart of Mary

Recently, in a homily, my parish priest mentioned a simple yet profound statement- a moment of conviction for my head as well as my heart. He said “no human, other than Jesus, knew and continues to know intimately the Holy Trinity as Mary.” Mary’s Immaculate Heart reveals her intense love of God and thus her interior life. To progress in the interior life, I would do well ...

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Luke 10:38-42 - The Devil's Battle Cry for Reform

Shall we seek reform under the battle cry of the devil, or of Jesus?

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Te Deum Laudamus

The Te Deum is a traditional hymn of joy and thanksgiving. It’s author is unknown, although It is often attributed to Sts. Ambrose, Augustine, or Hilary. It is sung or prayed at the end of the Office of the Readings for the Liturgy of the Hours on Sundays outside of Lent, daily during the Octaves of Christmas and Easter, and on Solemnities and Feast Days. A partial indulgence is granted t...

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A Prayer for the Battle of the Present Moment

A prayer to help us fight the battle of staying present with God in difficult moments of suffering and struggle.

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