Devotion
The Brown Scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Marian devotion
A Marian sacramental and sign of consecration to the Blessed Virgin Mary under her title of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, worn as a pledge of her protection.
Background
Rooted in the Carmelite Order and associated with a vision given to Saint Simon Stock in 1251, the Brown Scapular spread throughout the Church as a sign of devotion to Mary and confidence in her maternal care.
How to practice
After being enrolled by a priest, the faithful wear the Brown Scapular continually as a habit of devotion, striving to imitate Mary, to pray daily, and to live chastely according to their state in life.