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.
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100%
wool brown scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.
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Scapular
depicts: Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Scapular Promise.
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Crucifix
Attached.
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St
Benedict medal attached.
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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.