Commemoration of All Carmelite Souls
Just as the love of Christ and the service of the Blessed Virgin Mary have brought us together in a single family,
fraternal charity unites those of us still striving to lead a life of allegiance to Jesus Christ in this world,
and those already awaiting the vision of God in purgatory.
Today the whole Order commends our departed brothers and sisters to God’s mercy through the intercession of Our Lady, sure sign of hope and consolation, and begs for their admission to the courts of heaven.
Carmelite Proper / Introduction to November 15th / Commemoration of all the Departed of our Order
Brighton Monastery Chapel: November 15, 2023: Commemoration of all the Departed of our Order (All Carmelite Souls)
Lord, you are the glory of those who serve you.
Look lovingly on our departed brothers and sisters,
united in following Christ and his Mother
by the waters of baptism and the bonds of Carmel.
In your mercy grant them everlasting sight of you, their Creator and Redeemer.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, God, forever and ever.
The beauty of Carmel has been given to them; they will see the glory of the Lord and the splendor of our God.
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