The Brown Scapular
The Brown Scapular is
basically a small replica of a religious article of clothing and has been worn
by people of all denominations for centuries. It consists of two pieces of cloth
(usually wool) connected together with string. When worn, the string rests on
the shoulders and each part of the scapular rests on the front and back of you
(about mid chest and mid back). Many amazing, unexplainable miracles have
occurred through the Brown Scapular throughout history as we will see below.
The Brown Scapular was first
heard of through several appearances of the Virgin Mary over the centuries. The
Brown Scapular was first learned of through appearances of the Virgin Mary to
St. Simon Stock in Cambridge, England in 1251 and again in 1322 to Pope John
XXII.
The most well known appearances of the Virgin Mary occurred multiple times in
Fatima, Portugal in 1917, where the Virgin Mary appeared to three children and
gave them a message to give to the people of the world. In that message she
recommended that people wear the Brown Scapular as a means of special
protection. Since people would most likely not believe the children regarding
these appearances, the Virgin Mary promised to perform a public miracle as
proof. At her final appearance to the children in October 1917, over 70,000
people gathered at the site of the appearances in expectation of the miracle the
children mentioned she would perform. That afternoon, an unexplainable miracle
of the sun was experienced by over 70,000 people. This was printed in Fatima
newspapers the following day which gave credence to the message the Virgin Mary
gave to the three children. These appearances are very well documented should
anyone like to read the incredible interviews with the people who were there.
Newspaper articles and accounts from some of the people there the day of
the miracle can be seen here.
These appearances at Fatima and
several other apparitions of the Virgin Mary have also been approved as
authentic by the Church in Rome after thorough investigations. Many past Popes
(such as Pope Pius XII) have also approved of the authenticity of the
appearances and have publicly encouraged all to wear the Brown Scapular for
extra protection as the Virgin Mary had requested.
The Virgin Mary was quoted as saying:
"Take this scapular. Whosoever dies wearing it
shall not suffer eternal fire. It shall be a sign of salvation, a protection
from danger, and a pledge of peace."
The Virgin Mary was also quoted as saying:
"Wear the scapular devoutly and perseveringly. It
is my garment. To be clothed in it means you are continually thinking of Me, and
I in turn, am always thinking of you."
Some may initially have doubts
about a garment such as the Brown Scapular having such "powers". How could a
piece of cloth offer such protection, and how can it be attributed to so many
miracles throughout history? To explain, first, the brown scapular is not
"magic", or a "good luck charm". Its benefits and protection are given to those
who wear it and believe that it was given to us from heaven and
have faith that
protection will be granted from heaven to those who wear it. There is nothing
else to it!
Over the years there have also
been many miracles associated with wearing the brown scapular. Some examples are
below.
Some examples of recent miracles that have been attributed to the Brown
Scapular:
 | In 1845 a young Irish boy named John McAuliffe was on an English ship named
the "King of the Ocean" in the middle of a deadly hurricane. All on board were
fearing for their lives. Seeing the urgency of the situation, John McAuliffe
removed his Brown Scapular and making the sign of the cross with it over the
raging waves, threw it into the ocean. At that moment the wind calmed and only
one more wave came back onto the deck, bringing with it the Brown Scapular which
came to rest at the boy's feet! |
| In 1957 a priest in Germany published a story about how a Brown Scapular
saved a home from fire. An entire row of homes caught fire in Westboden,
Germany. The inhabitants in one of the homes, seeing the fire, fastened one of
their Brown Scapulars to the main door of the house. Within 5 hours, 22 homes
on each side of this house were reduced to ashes. The house where the
inhabitants tied their Brown Scapular to the door was completely unharmed! |
| In November 1955, a plane carrying 27 people crashed. All died except one
young lady. When this young lady saw the plane was going down she grabbed hold
of the Brown Scapular she was wearing and called on Mary in heaven for help. After the deadly
impact, her clothes were reduced to ashes and she suffered burns, though her
life was saved and her Brown Scapular was untouched by the flames! |
| There have been many instances throughout history where people who had
worn the Brown Scapular faithfully, were buried with it on. Many years later
their graves were opened to find the Brown Scapular PERFECTLY INTACT. Some of
these are on display in Rome today! There are also the incorrupt bodies of
Saints on display who had also worn the Brown Scapular! |
| You are in the armed forces |
You are about to take an extended
drive |
| You work in a dangerous career |
You are about to fly on a plane |
| You are about to undergo an operation |
You are out of work or live on the
street |
| You are incarcerated (in prison) |
You live in a dangerous area |
| You feel in danger in any other way |
|
Note that anyone of ANY
BELIEF, AGE, or STATE OF LIFE may wear a Brown Scapular. It may be worn inside
or outside of your clothing (resting on your shoulders) and should normally be kept
ON you. Some have been known to wear a Brown Scapular only when they feel they
are in danger or in need of special protection such as when relating to the
situations mentioned above, though it is intended that people wear it always. It
may be taken off for short periods of time if needed, but benefits are given to
those who WEAR it.
Details About The Brown Scapular & How You Can Try One
Below we offer information on how to obtain a Brown Scapular. The Brown
Scapular has helped protect countless people over the centuries and is
effortless to try, so it only makes sense to request and wear one! If you or someone you know could use extra protection,
have you anything to lose by trying a Brown Scapular?
You will be no worse off after having tried one. Even if you are uncertain about it
initially, if you wear it for at least a
few weeks, and believe that protections will be provided to you,
then you will
receive its benefits and will come to realize the protections it provides.
If you would like to try the Brown Scapular to help
protect you, a family member, or a friend, please click the picture below to
proceed.
Click here to obtain everything you need to try a Brown Scapular
Also see our Prayer
and Rosary links on this site for additional
ways to help you, your family and friends deal with everyday problems you may be
experiencing.
