The Biblical Symbolism of the Brown Scapular

There are many connections to the Brown Scapular that we see quoted in the Old and New Testaments. A habit especially a mantle was the symbol of divine protection that was given to one of God’s messengers. In the Old Testament The coat of Joseph was a symbol of having a strong liking to something […]

Praying the Rosary

Praying the Holy Rosary at a Macedonian Orthodox Church for my dear friends April and Peter before their wedding ceremony on Pentecost Sunday. #thelittlebrownscapularbook #childrenbrownscapularbooks #carmelitequotes #carmelitemonastery #brownscapularinvestiture #blessedmotherspromisebrownscapular #brownscapularmiracles #carmelitesaints #stsimonstock #christianity #christistheway

My Latest Presentation at Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish

Here l am again in action giving a presentation about The Brown Scapular of Our Lady of Mt Carmel. Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish, Branchville, NJ #thelittlebrownscapularbook #brownscapulardevotion #carmelites #secularcarmelites #ourladyofmountcarmel #blessedvirgin #ourladyofatima

Sixteen People Enrolled in the Brown Scapular Confraternity

Father Phil Tangorra enrolled 16 people in the Brown Scapular Confraternity. Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish Branchville, NJ May 23, 2022 They will be prayed for by the Carmelite Nuns, Morristown, NJ #thelittlebrownscapularbook #brownscapularinvestiture #carmelites #carmelitesisters #ourladyofmountcarmel #brownscapulardevotion #brownscapular #marionpriest

How the Brown Scapular Is Worn and the Scapular Metal

The Brown Scapular of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel is the habit of the Carmelite Order. For the religious members of the Order, the Scapular is made of two long brown cloth panels joined at the shoulders. One panel is in the front and one in the back. As the devotion spread to the laity, […]

The Origin of the Brown Scapular

This is the origin of the Brown Scapular.  Eight hundred and sixty years before Jesus’ birth the Jewish people had fallen into idolatry. The prophet Elijah who lived on Mount Carmel in Palestine warned the Israelites if they were to continue to serve pagan gods they would be punished. Unfortunately, they continued worshiping their god […]

What is The Brown Scapular Promise?

The Brown Scapular was given to a humble Carmelite Monk, Saint Simon Stock in England more than 700 years ago. The Carmelite legend tells us that The Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to St. Simon Stock on July sixteenth during the twelfth century. She handed him the Brown Scapular and said “whosoever dies clothed in this shall […]