The Brown Scapular Blog
St. Joseph, Role Model for Men
Father’s Day is the perfect time to reflect on the example of St. Joseph. He sacrificed for his family, protected them from evil and prayed without ceasing. We can nurture...
Praying the Rosary Takes Nothing From Jesus
Some non-Catholics fear the Rosary because they think praying to Mary takes our focus off Jesus. There’s no need to worry about that. Here’s why. The Rosary is ultimately about...
5 Ways to Celebrate the Month of Mary
The Church has designated May as the Month of Mary. Although we celebrate Our Lady all year, we commemorate her in a special way this month. Here are five ways...
How To Keep Joy Alive This Easter Season
Easter is a time of joy. Jesus has risen from the dead and opened heaven to us! Some people struggle to embrace this truth because they’ve experienced misfortunes, such as...
What Do Catholics Do on Holy Saturday?
Good Friday is a day of fasting and abstinence. Easter is a day of celebration. The spirit of Holy Saturday is somewhere in between. Christ’s suffering on the cross is...
What Makes Our Scapulars Special
The Brown Scapular is one of the most powerful devotions. Our Lady promised her special protection to whoever wore it devoutly. You’d think a physical scapular would reflect this reality....
10 Saints Who Loved the Rosary
The Rosary is one of the most cherished and powerful Catholic prayers. It’s no wonder, considering that it was gifted to us by Our Lady herself! Throughout history, countless saints...
3 Ways to Pray the Sorrowful Mysteries This Lent
The Holy Rosary is a powerful way to deepen your prayer life during Lent. This season of penance invites us to focus particularly on the Sorrowful Mysteries, which recount the...
5 Ways to Make This Lent Better Than The Last One
Before Lent arrives, take a moment to reflect on last year’s holy season. What went well? What would you have changed? Instead of rushing into this Lent without a plan,...
3 Reasons Why the Holy Family's Example Is Timeless
The entire month of February is dedicated to the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. For centuries, the Church has recommended the Holy Family as a model for Catholic families in all times and places.
Celebrating the Feast of Christ the King!
Each year, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of Christ the King on the last Sunday of the liturgical year, toward the end of November. That’s today, November 24.
Get to Know This Little-Known Martyr for the Brown Scapular
There are several famous saints who wore the Brown Scapular, such as St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross and St. Thérèse of Lisieux. Other scapular devotees are barely known, like Bl. Isidore Bakanja (circa 1887–1909), a martyr for Our Lady of Mount Carmel.