Our Lady of Mount Carmel - Feast (July 16)

Mount Carmel plays an important role in the Book of Kings See 1 Kings 18:19-21.

And in the twelfth century a group of hermits went to dwell at Mount Carmel in Galilee and founded the contemplative "Order of Carmelites" under the patronage of Mary.

On July 16,1251, at Aylesford in Kent, England, according to tradition, Our Lady appeared to Saint Simon Stock, a Carmelite, and made the Scapular the sign of her protection. With it came the promise that whoever wore her "habit" devoutly would be assured of eternal salvation. This is the Scapular promise of final perseverance. Free Scapulars can be obtained by visiting the Carmelite home page and clicking on the Brown Scapular option.

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