Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Do you wear a brown scapular? I wear my scapular on a regular basis and it is encouraged by our Blessed Mother. This memorial of Our Lady of Mount Carmel "commemorates the anniversary of the day in 1251 when the Blessed Mother gave the brown scapular to Saint Simon Stock. 'The 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'" (Directory on Popular Piety and the Liturgy 205) (Magnificat, 235-36). We also remember in a special way the Order of Carmelites, who number about 1,930 religious, as they live the example of Our Lady! May the Blessed Mother intercede for us and may she guide us always with her maternal and protecting love. Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Pray for Us!!!