John Paul II said as much in a Letter to the Carmelites on the 750th anniversary of the scapular. He cited two truths the devotional brings out: “the continuous protection of the Blessed Virgin ...

In the centuries following the apparition, the devotion surrounding the Brown Scapular spread through popular piety, becoming known to the universal Church. On Sept. 24, 1726, ...

Throughout the years, many confraternities, churches and chapels have been dedicated to Our Lady of Mount Carmel. The devotion towards Our Lady of Mount Carmel and the Holy Scapular dates back ...

Wearing a scapular is much more than just having a piece of cloth hanging around your neck. It's a sign of love, trust, and devotion to God and the Virgin Mary. Religious folks say it's like a hug ...

Now even the word “scapular” is a rare sighting, let alone the lovely gentle honest thing itself. Celebrating scapulars, a neglected item of Catholic devotion | America Magazine Skip to main ...

ACI Prensa Staff, Jul 16, 2024 / 04:00 am. Pope Pius XII said: “The devotion to the Carmelite scapular has brought down on the world a copious rain of spiritual and temporal graces.” ...

The scapualr is a symbol of faith, and no scapular, or medal or other devotional item, however blessed and favored by the Church, can make up for a lack of faith.

My scapular is in itself a prayer; a reminder of my great devotion to Mama Mary. It is tantamount to going to Baclaran Church where I go once a week (not necessarily during Wednesdays) and which I ...

The feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, celebrated on July 16, was first instituted in the late 14th century in commemoration of the approval of the rule of the Carmelite Order a hundred years earlier.

In the devotional life of the Church, this weekend was the First Friday of the month and the First Saturday of the month. These observances can seem peculiar at first, as one convert responded ...

The devotion towards Our Lady of Mount Carmel and the Holy Scapular dates back more Throughout the years many confraternities, churches and chapels have been dedicated to Our Lady of Mount Carmel.