THE STELLA MARIS CHAPLET.
Stella Maris, meaning "Star of the Sea" is a devotion to Our Lady who guides us throughou the difficulties of our lives. She is as the North Star that points us in the right direction - to the Heart of Her Divine Son, Jesus Christ. This devotional has been a special practice among the Carmelite Order because they have long venerated Our Lady under the title of "Star of the Sea".
The chaplet is made with blue glass 8mm beads, with a Sacred Heart of Jesus (on one side) and the Immaculate Heart of Mary centerpiece and a 1.5" silver crucifix. A medal of Mary, Star of the Sea is attached.
A pamphlet with the complete prayers for this chaplet will be included.
Chaplet Prayers
A medal of Stella Maris or Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, three beads on the pendant, an optional centerpiece, twelve beads on the main loop, one for each of the stars on Our Lady’s crown
To recite the Stella Maris Chaplet:
On the medal recite: O, Most beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in this my necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein you are my Mother.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart, to succor me in this my necessity; there are none that can withstand your power.
On the three beads of the pendant say one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and one Glory Be, respectively.
On the twelve beads of the loop, recite one Hail Mary, followed by the words: Our Lady, Star of the Sea, Help and Protect us! Sweet Mother, I place this cause in your hands.
End with the Sign of the Cross.
