The Brown Scapular Blog
5 Saints Who Loved the Brown Scapular
There are hundreds of Catholic devotions. You can’t practice them all — and you shouldn’t try! So, which devotions should you choose? The saints are a reliable guide. Let’s look...
7 Beautiful Quotes About Our Blessed Mother
New Year’s Day is also the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God. As Catholics, we believe that Jesus gave Mary to us to be our Mother. She watches...
Observe Advent Like St. Joseph
One of the Gospel readings used for the Fourth Sunday of Advent is Matthew 1:18-24. In this passage St. Joseph learns that Mary is with child. Because he recognized Mary's...
How to Wear the Brown Scapular
The Brown Scapular is one of the most powerful Catholic devotions, revealed by Our Lady to a Carmelite priest named St. Simon Stock in 1251. Throughout the centuries many miracles...
3 Simple Ways to Embrace Peace This Advent
One of the Mass readings sometimes used for the Second Sunday of Advent is Isaiah 11:1–10. This passage foretells the coming of Christ and offers a striking vision of His...
5 Ways to Deepen Your Devotion to Mary
The Blessed Virgin Mary is the greatest of all saints and our most powerful intercessor. Jesus desires that we love her, imitate her and turn to her in prayer. The...
5 Prayers You Can Say With Rosary Beads
Rosary beads are most commonly associated with praying the Rosary, but that’s far from their only use. These familiar beads can guide you through a variety of other powerful devotions,...
Quotes From St. Thérèse of Lisieux to Brighten Your Day
On October 1 we celebrate one of the most beloved Carmelite saints: St. Thérèse of Lisieux. Her spirituality was based on a radical, childlike trust in God and performing small...
A Little-Known Saint Who Helped Build the Carmelite Family
When people think of the Carmelites, names like St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, and St. Thérèse of Lisieux come to mind. Another saint — little known...
3 Miracles Attributed to the Brown Scapular
Our Lady of Mount Carmel gave St. Simon Stock the Brown Scapular in 1251. She promised her special help to all who wore it devoutly. However, she did not guarantee...
From Atheist Philosopher to Carmelite Martyr
The Carmelite family boasts three saintly Teresas: Teresa of Avila, Thérèse of Lisieux and our featured saint, Teresa Benedicta, whose feast day is August 9. Although she is the least...
Why Do Catholics Have So Many Devotionals?
Devotionals are forms of prayer and worship practiced outside of the Mass. They often include well-known prayers, rituals, and actions that can be done individually or in groups. Among the...