BROWN SCAPULAR OF OUR BLESSED LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL

The Brown Scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel is a specific type of brown scapular that is associated with the Carmelite order of monks and nuns. It is a devotional item that is worn by some Catholics as a sign of their commitment to living a life of faith and devotion to the Virgin Mary.

The scapular is made up of two small pieces of brown cloth, usually, wool, that are connected by two strings and worn over the shoulders so that one piece hangs down the front of the body and the other down the back. On the front piece of the scapular, there is typically an image of the Blessed Virgin Mary holding the infant Jesus, and on the back piece, there is an image of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Catholics who wear the Brown Scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel are often encouraged to pray the Rosary and other Marian devotions as a way of strengthening their relationship with Mary and seeking her intercession in their lives.