The Brown Scapular Blog
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.
5 Things to Know About St. Teresa of Avila
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...
7 Things to Know About St. Thérèse of Lisieux
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.
5 Things to Know About St. Simon Stock
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 Our Lady Appeared in Fatima
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...