Brother Ryan-Joseph talks about the pieces of the Carmelite habit and the prayer associated with each.
hab·it /habət/ n. a long, loose garment worn by a member of a religious order or congregation. From the Latin, habere, “to consist of” or “state of being.”
Prayer while putting on the Tunic
Clothe me, O Lord, with the New Man who is created according to God in justice and holiness of truth.
Prayer while putting on the Belt
Gird me, O Lord, with the girdle of purity and extinguish in my veins the passions of lust that the virtues of continence and chastity remain within me.
Prayer while putting on the Scapular
O Lord, who has said, “my yoke is easy and my burden is light;” grant that I may carry it in such a manner so as to obtain thy grace.
Prayer while putting on the Capuche (hood)
Enclose my head, O Lord, in the helmet of salvation, so that I may overcome the attacks of the devil. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.