“Take this Scapular, it shall be a sign of salvation, a protection in danger and a pledge of peace. Whosoever dies wearing this Scapular shall not suffer eternal fire.” Mary promised this to Saint Simon Stock on July 16, 1251.
When I was younger, I never thought much of the scapular. Around the age of eight, I used to wear it because my mom told me to. I can't believe it took me till recently to see the amazing gift the Blessed Virgin Mary gave us.
I did some research to learn more about the history of Saint Simon Stock's vision of Mary. Soon after Our Lady appeared to Saint Simon, a miracle happened in the Order, and it was saved. At first, only the Carmelites wore the brown scapular, but by the 14th century many others started to wear the brown scapular.
By wearing the brown scapular we tell Mary that we love, trust, and appreciate her. "When we use it as a prayer, Our Lady draws us to the Sacred Heart of Her Divine Son. It is good, therefore, to hold the scapular in the hand. A prayer offered while holding the Scapular is as perfect as a prayer can be. It is especially in the time of temptation that we need the powerful intercession of God's Mother. The evil spirit is utterly powerless when the wearer of a scapular faces temptation, calling upon the Holy Virgin in this silent devotion."
Our Blessed Mother has given us some conditions:
~always wear the brown scapular
~be modest according to if you are married/single
~follow the fasts of the Church OR pray five decades of the holy rosary OR do other good work
Thank you for reading, and God bless!
Sources: Sister of Carmel Website Brown Scapular History Website
I did some research to learn more about the history of Saint Simon Stock's vision of Mary. Soon after Our Lady appeared to Saint Simon, a miracle happened in the Order, and it was saved. At first, only the Carmelites wore the brown scapular, but by the 14th century many others started to wear the brown scapular.
By wearing the brown scapular we tell Mary that we love, trust, and appreciate her. "When we use it as a prayer, Our Lady draws us to the Sacred Heart of Her Divine Son. It is good, therefore, to hold the scapular in the hand. A prayer offered while holding the Scapular is as perfect as a prayer can be. It is especially in the time of temptation that we need the powerful intercession of God's Mother. The evil spirit is utterly powerless when the wearer of a scapular faces temptation, calling upon the Holy Virgin in this silent devotion."
Our Blessed Mother has given us some conditions:
~always wear the brown scapular
~be modest according to if you are married/single
~follow the fasts of the Church OR pray five decades of the holy rosary OR do other good work
Thank you for reading, and God bless!
Sources: Sister of Carmel Website Brown Scapular History Website
