Some 600 years before the Miraculous Medal, Our Lady also revealed another sacramental to St. Simon Stock: the Brown Scapular. The scapular, two pieces of brown cloth joined by cords and worn over ...

Many popes and saints have strongly recommended wearing the Brown Scapular to the Catholic Faithful. Pope Pius XII said: "The Scapular is a practice of piety which by its very simplicity is suited ...

There is a decree issued by Pope Paul V in 1613 stating the importance of wearing this scapular: "It is permitted to preach that the Blessed Virgin will help by her continued assistance and her ...