The Brown Scapular Blog

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,...

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.

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.

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.

On October 15, we honor St. Teresa of Ávila (1515–1582), one of the most popular Carmelite saints. In celebration of her feast day during the month of October, here are...

St. Thérèse of Lisieux (aka “the Little Flower”) is one of the most beloved saints. Her “Little Way” to God emphasizes having a radical childlike trust in the Father and doing ordinary things with much love. It’s a spirituality that can easily be adopted by laity, clergy and religious alike.

St. Simon Stock (1165–1265) was a Carmelite priest who received the Brown Scapular from the Blessed Virgin Mary. Our Lady told him that everyone who wore the Scapular devoutly would...

Why did Our Lady choose to appear in Fatima in 1917? Why not Madrid, Rome, Paris or another more important European city?  The answer provided by Venerable Fulton J. Sheen...

Mary and Joseph are ideal role models for a holy marriage and parenthood. Learn more about their example of love and how to raise a family in peace and joy!

Should I carry the rosary in public? How does the Catholic Church feel about rosary beads as jewelry? Find answers to these and other common questions!

Mount Carmel was first mentioned as a “Holy Mountain” by the Egyptians in the 16th century BC. In the 9th century BC, the prophet Elijah challenged King Ahab to bring 450 false prophets of Baal to Mount Carmel.

Sacramentals have a sacred purpose in supporting our journey to heaven and physically signify our devotion to Jesus and Mary. Read how to properly dispose of them in this blog from scapulars.com.