The Brown Scapular Blog
St. Pope John Paul II: A Model of Lifelong Devotion to Mary
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.
Weapons for Spiritual Warfare: the Rosary and the Scapular
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!
Everything You Need to Know about the Promises of the Brown Scapular
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!
The brown scapular devotion (a video with Steve Kerekes)
Join our founder, Steve Kerekes, for a brief summary of the brown scapular devotion.
Scapular myth #1: Brown scapulars are supposed to be uncomfortable.
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.
What is the origin of the brown scapular?
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.