She is perhaps the most popular representation of the Blessed Mother: Our Lady of Mount Carmel, whose feast we celebrate on July 16. From prayer cards to devotional statues, her appearance is well-known: Mary cradles the Christ Child; both often wear gold crowns and hold the familiar Brown Scapular. The Novena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel, which begins on July 7, is one of the loveliest, opening with: By Paul Fahey 18 Marian Helper • Spring 2022 • Marian.org Onorio_Marinari Our Lady of Mount Carmel and the Brown Scapular ‘A special sign of grace’
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