The Scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Also known as the Brown Scapular, this is the best known, most
celebrated, and most widespread of the small scapulars. It is spoken of
as "the Scapular", and the "feast of the Scapular" is that of Our Lady
of Mount Carmel on 16 July. It is probably the oldest scapular and
served as the prototype of the others. According to a pious tradition
the Blessed Virgin appeared to St. Simon Stock at Cambridge, England, on
Sunday, 16 July, 1251. In answer to his appeal for help for his
oppressed order, she appeared to him with a scapular in her hand and
said: "Take, beloved son this scapular of thy order as a badge of my
confraternity and for thee and all Carmelites a special sign of grace;
whoever dies in this garment, will not suffer everlasting fire. It is
the sign of salvation, a safeguard in dangers, a pledge of peace and of
the covenant".
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13508b.htm
----- Original Message -----
From: Carol Fountain <[log in to unmask]>
> As a personal note, My Mother was given a scapula as she was dying of
> cancer. It was a gift from a Roman Catholic friend. I did not know
the
> significance of it. All I was told is that anyone wearing this, while
> dying, will go to Heaven. I have this scapula now in my memorabilia of
my
> Mother. Can anyone please reply personally to me as to the spiritual
> significance, and perhaps answer some of the questions I have on the
> scapula?? Thank you !
> regards
> Carol
>
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