Our Lady of Mount Carmel...found in the newspaper.

One day a few months ago I was feeling very down and I had been talking aka praying a lot to the Blessed Virgin Mary or Mother Mary. I wasn't sure I was being heard as we often have our doubts, fears, health crises,  that can take up our lives or make us not have faith or believe. The very human side of us where we all need that mustard seed of reassurance that there is something looking over us. There are plenty of days I feel in despair or just don't think there is anything..days where the world events are so heavy on my heart I cry and cry. Or when I see dear friends and family members dealing with such issues that are completely unjust it can make you question everything and wonder..really is there something.

I was about to put the newspaper in the recycleable pile and something told me not to pass over one page in particular. It was ads for houses, things to buy..and then one at the very bottom jumped out at me. It was an ad that said ANNOUNCEMENTS religious ad for "PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY". I was sort of stunned since I read this newspaper all the time on Sunday and Thursday and never saw any ad like that before. I thought...could this be a sign from her?

I wanted to share the prayer because I thought it was a really beautiful and meaningful one. I used it myself since I was not feeling the greatest and was sent what I call angelic helpers in human form with regards to my health including my friends, mom, and family rallying behind me and sending a lot of support in ways unexpected that gave me peace and hope on the day I finished it so I am publishing it hear in hopes that others will use it and pass it along.

"PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY"

(Never known to fail) Oh most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine splendor of heave, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh, Star of the Sea, help me, show me herein, you are my mother. Oh Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth! I humbly beseech you you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in this necessity.
There are none that can withstand your power. Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us have recourse to thee. Holy Mother, I  place this cause in your hands (3X). Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, light all roads so that I can attain my goal. You who gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me in that all instances in my life you are with me. I want in this short prayer  to thank you for thing as you conform once again that I never want to be separated from you in eternal glory. Thank you for your mercy towards me and mine. The person must say this prayer 3 consecutive days. After 3 days, the request will be granted. This prayer must be published after the favor is granted." J.P.H.