On July 16, 1251, the Virgin Mary appeared to Carmelite priest St. Simon Stock and presented him with a brown scapular.

The film’s death scene is enhanced by the glorious singing of the opera singers who play the nuns — but the glories of the life to come belong to these martyrs, who were willing to die for their Lord, ...

The Brown Scapular that was given to St. Simon Stock affirmed his mission to spread the Carmelite spirituality throughout the Church. It was the encouragement he needed. St. Simon Stock preached the ...