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The Importance of Teaching Children About the Brown Scapular and the Holy Rosary

Francine Calabrese shares the the little brown scapular coloring book

Presentation given to the 2nd grade class at Our Lady Queen of Peace, Branchville, NJ I know I’ve spoken about this several times before, but I feel it’s worth repeating. In my recent YouTube video Father Phil Tangorra reinforced the importance of wearing the Brown Scapular after he enrolled the class into the Carmelite Family. […]

The Symbol of Mount Carmel

Coat of arms of the Discalced Carmelites, featuring a shield with a cross, three stars, and a mountain, symbolizing their spiritual mission and devotion. The design includes traditional heraldic elements and reflects the order's rich history and faith.

Please view my recent YouTube video on this topic and subscribe to my channel here!   The symbol of the Carmelite Order has many different meanings. The Carmelite symbol is often referred to as the Coat of Arms or the Crest of Carmel. You may ask yourself why do the Carmelites have this symbol, or […]

Blessed and Saints of the Rosary

Image of St. Louis de Montfort, a Catholic priest holding a rosary, and praying in front of a statue of the Blessed Mother and the Christ child. He was known for his devotion to the Blessed Mother and his teachings on Marian consecration

 Please view my recent YouTube video on this topic and subscribe to my channel here! St. Louis De Montfort was a zealous preacher of the rosary. He lived from 1673-1716. He was canonized July 20, 1947 by Venerable Pope Pius XII. His Feast Day is April 28th. St Louis de Monfort is one of […]

Miracles of the Rosary

Virgin Mary is seated on a cloud, holding the Christ Child on her lap. Mary is dressed in a red gown with a blue robe draped over her, symbolizing her traditional colors. She is holding a rosary in her right hand, while her left hand supports the Child.

 Please view my recent YouTube video on this topic and subscribe to my channel here! Miracles of the Rosary While St. Dominic was preaching the Rosary to 12,000 people an Albigensian man approached him who was possessed by the devil. He was possessed because he attacked the 15 mysteries of the Rosary which caused […]

The Powerful Rosary

Please view my recent YouTube video on this topic and subscribe to my channel here! The POWERFUL ROSARY History, Biblical Symbolisms and Spiritual Sword A Brief History According to the Dominican tradition St. Dominic founded the rosary in the year 1208. St. Dominic lived from the years 1170- 1221 and died at the age of […]

Investiture into the Brown Scapular

Garden of Grace Family Marion Enrollment Please watch the above 2 videos and subscribe to my YouTube channel on this page here! My spring session started on March 11th and ended on March 19th the Feast of St. Joseph, the patron saint of the Carmelite Order. The Fall session started on October 16th and ended […]

The Garden of Grace Family Marion Enrollment

the garden of grace family marion enrollment

The Garden of Grace Family Marion Enrollment Please watch the above video and subscribe to my YouTube channel on this page here! The Garden of Grace Family Marion Enrollment is a new ministry that I’m adding to The little Brown Scapular Apostolate. In addition to spreading the devotion of the Brown Scapular of Our Lady […]

Presentation At Our Lady Consolation Parish

Another presentation at our lady consolation parish

Presentation at Our Lady of Consolation Parish, January 21, 2024 This presentation did not fall on a Carmelite Feast Day; however, it fell on the Lord’s Day which is the BEST Feast Day ever!! Please take a look at my video on YouTube and subscribe to my YouTube channel here!  Another Truly Blessed Presentation & […]

Presentation on the Feast of Our Lady of Loreto

Presentation on the Feast of Our Lady of Loreto (December 10, 2023) & The Vigil of St. Maria Maravillas de Jesus (Carmelite Saint)  The Carmelites saints are hard at work again helping me spread the devotion of the Brown Scapular and the Rosary Prayer. Surprisingly, I was so happy to find out that it was […]