the brown scapular
17 Jul
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Why I Wear A Scapular
Following The Truth, by Gary Zimak, Jul 16th, 2012
On July 16th, the Church celebrates the Memorial of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Tradition tells us that Our Lady presented St. Simon Stock with the brown scapular in 1251. Just what is a scapular?
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he scapular is an external sign of the filial relationship established between the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother and Queen of Mount Carmel, and the faithful who entrust themselves totally to her protection, who have recourse to her maternal intercession, who are mindful of the primacy of the spiritual life and the need for prayer. – The Directory on Popular Piety and the Liturgy
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