The Brown Scapular Blog

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.

Discover the beautiful symbolism encapsulated within the Deliverance Cross and Miraculous Medal.

St. Pope John Paul II left quite an impact on the world, and a big part of his legacy was his fervent devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary.

The Catholic Church teaches that certain physical items can be used as weapons against the powers of darkness. Read on to find out how this tradition began. Spoiler alert: It’s in the Bible!

Learn all about the promises of the brown scapular, particularly the Sabbatine Privilege, and the conditions attached to this devotion. Then find out how to get enrolled with your first scapular!

You may have heard this before: “A scapular is supposed to be uncomfortable.” Is this true? Steve Kerekes, founder of Scapulars.com, brings some clarity to this common belief.

Mount Carmel was first mentioned as a “Holy Mountain” by the Egyptians in the 16^th century BC. By the 9^th century BC, wayward Israelites under King Ahab worshipped the false god, Baal. The prophet Elijah challenged the king to bring 450 false prophets of Baal to Mount Carmel for a showdown.

By the mid-1200s, the monks of Mt. Carmel moved to land in England given to them by Sir Richard the Grey to escape persecution from the Muslims.

The brown scapular is a sacramental, which means it has a special significance and role in supporting your journey to heaven. This is why the Church asks us to treat them with reverence and respect throughout the process of disposal. Follow these simple steps to properly dispose of your old scapulars.