 Our Brown Scapular with the Sacred Heart of Jesus image is a popular
Sacramental. This Our Lady of Mt Carmel Brown Scapular is made of 100% wool with a picture of Sacred
Heart of Jesus on one piece and Our Lady's Scapular Promise on the other. A
crucifix and a St Benedict medal are attached. Instructions for enrollment
in the brown scapular and information on the Rule of St Benedict are included.
- 100% wool brown scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.
- Scapular depicts: Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Scapular Promise.
- Crucifix Attached.
- St Benedict medal attached.
- Instructions on enrollment in the brown scapular and the Rule of St
Benedict Enclosed.
Blessings promised to Individuals for wearing the Sacred Heart Image: He
promised to pour out into the hearts of all those who honor the image of His
Heart all the gifts which it contains. He promised also, to imprint his love on
the hearts of all those who would wear this image on their persons and that He
would destroy in them all disordered movements. (From "The devotion to the
Sacred Heart of Jesus" by Father John Croiset, S.J.)
The brown scapular promise was given to St Simon Stock, a Prior General of
the Carmelite Order, by the Blessed Virgin Mary. When the Blessed Mother
appeared to St Simon Stock, she handed him the scapular and promised that
Whosoever dies wearing this scapular (habit) will not suffer eternal fire.
The 1912 Catholic Encyclopedia states that a list of indulgences, privileges,
and indults of the Scapular Confraternity of Mount Carmel was approved on July
4, 1908, by the Congregation of Indulgences.
The
Vatican's
Congregation for Divine Worship states the Brown Scapular is an external sign of
the filial relationship established between the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother and
Queen of Mount Carmel, and the faithful who entrust themselves totally to her
protection, who have recourse to her maternal intercession, who are mindful of
the primacy of the spiritual life and the need for prayer.
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