The Brown Scapular Blog

The fact that most modern scapulars are uncomfortable makes this quite believable. A second related fact is that brown scapulars are made of wool, and although it may keep you warm, can be irritating when directly touching the skin.

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.

A scapular is a sign of a covenant that should last a lifetime. That’s why our founder, Steve Kerekes, desired to make a scapular that would hold up for many years! Unfortunately, many scapulars are poorly made and do not represent the permanence of Our Lady’s promise to St. Simon Stock.