Our Lady of Mount Carmel is the Roman Catholic title of the Blessed Virgin Mary in her role as patroness of the Carmelite Order. The one gift that unites all Catholics to our Blessed Lady of Mount Carmel is her scapular. This was originally given to Simon Stock by Our Lady herself. Our Lady appeared to the Saint when there was great danger that her Order would perish. Seven centuries have shown what a generous gift Our Mother gave us when she made for us the garment of her scapular. The continual wearing of it is a prayer for Mary's protection, a sign of our complete dependence on her. The second promise which Mary made is known as the Sabbatine Privilege - this is because Our Lady promised those who wore her scapular who performed certain additional acts in her honour prompt delivery from Purgatory, especially on the Saturday after death.Â
Feast day: 16th July