Our Lady of Mt. Carmel


This is the patronal feast of the Carmelites. The Order of Carmelites takes its name from Mount Carmel in Israel, which was the first place dedicated to the Blessed Virgin and where a chapel was erected in her honor before her Assumption into heaven.


July 16th is also the feast of the "Scapular of Mount Carmel" On that day in 1251, pious tradition says, the Blessed Virgin appeared to Saint Simon Stock, General of the Carmelites at Cambridge, England, showed him the scapular and promised supernatural favors and her special protection to his Order and to all persons who would wear her scapular.

To obtain the indulgences and other benefits promised to those who wear the Carmelite scapular, a person must be invested by a priest and must lead a consistent Christian life.

Practices:
Wear the Brown scapular after enrollment.
Observe chastity according to your state in life.
Recite the
Little Office of the Blessed Virgin Mary, or recite the Rosary daily (usual requirements).

Promises/benefits:
"...whosoever dies wearing this [the brown scapular] shall not suffer eternal fire." [Blessed Mother's promise to St. Simon]


Sabbatine Privilege: Release from purgatory on the first Saturday after death [revealed by the Blessed Mother to Pope John XXII in 1322].

Partial indulgence granted by Pope Benedict XV to those who devoutly kiss the scapular.

Prayer to Our Lady of Mount Carmel composed by Saint Simon Stock

O Beautiful Flower of Carmel, most fruitful vine,splendor of heaven, holy and singular, who brought forth the Son of God, still ever remaining a pure virgin, assist us in our necessity! O Star of the Sea, help and protect us! Show us that you are our Mother! Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, pray for us!

Comments

  1. I love the Brown Scapular. I haven't been wearing one lately, though. I've been wearing the Miraculous Medal.

    I used to wear the Brown Scapular, but mine always rip in about a week's time. Do you have any recommendations on how to stop them from ripping so often?

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  2. I love the Brown Scapular. I haven't been wearing one lately, though. I've been wearing the Miraculous Medal.

    I used to wear the Brown Scapular, but mine always rip in about a week's time. Do you have any recommendations on how to stop them from ripping so often?

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  3. Moneybags,

    I try to buy the sturdier scapulars if I can. My husband just knots his together when they come apart.

    I like the brown scapulars that have the Benedictine medals on them -- they seem to last a little longer. I just purchase mine at a local Catholic bookstore.

    The problem I have is losing mine, as I sometimes put them in my pockets rather than wear them around my neck.

    I am always replacing mine and go to see Fr. about once a month to have it blessed. This last time, we prayed to St. Anthony that it wouldn't get lost and put some extra holy water on it.

    God bless,
    Jean

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