The scapular, a sacramental cherished by Catholics for centuries, is a sign of devotion and consecration. It began as part of the monastic habit, worn over the shoulders (from the Latin scapulae), and in 1251 Our Lady of Mount Carmel appeared to St. Simon Stock holding a brown scapular and promised: "Whosoever dies wearing this scapular shall not suffer eternal fire." The Brown Scapular remains a sign of Marian devotion and a call to a life of prayer and humility.
Choose traditional wool scapulars, sturdy scapular necklaces, and scapular medals in sterling silver and gold, approved by Pope St. Pius X as a substitute for the cloth.