Cheap scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel | Cheap price

• Scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel of Carmelite devotion according to the tradition of Saint Simon Stock.
• Two pieces of brown cloth joined by braided cord.
• Dark brown colour.
• Measurement per piece: 4.5 x 3.9 cm (1.77 x 1.54 in).
• One piece decorated with a colour image of Our Lady of Mount Carmel crowned with the Child Jesus in her arms.
• The other piece decorated with the Carmelite coat of arms.
• Sold in an individual plastic bag.
• Also available to buy the scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in other models.

What is the scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel?

The scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel is a Marian textile sacramental formed by two pieces of cloth joined by a cord, intended to be worn over the chest and the back. The scapulars of Our Lady of Mount Carmel usually are decorated with an image of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and the coat of arms of the Carmelite Order.

What it means to wear the scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel

The scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel is a sacramental of the Catholic Church. As the GIRM n. 368 reminds, sacramentals help to sanctify the events of life when there is good interior disposition. A Marian symbol that orients the wearer towards prayer, conversion, and a coherent Christian life.

To wear a Carmelite scapular shows a commitment of filial belonging to Mary and a stimulus to imitate her virtues. The Carmelite tradition associates it with the promises the Virgin made to Saint Simon Stock.

Carmelite iconography on the scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel

The main piece shows an image of Our Lady of Mount Carmel enthroned and crowned with the Child Jesus in her arms, classical iconography of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.

The crowns underline spiritual royalty: Mary as Queen in dependence on Christ the King. The presence of the Child recalls that all Marian devotion is Christological, since Mary always refers to Christ.

The scapular in the Virgin's hand is interpreted as a sign of spiritual covenant and confidence in her maternal protection.

The other piece presents a Carmelite coat of arms with the typical features of the heraldry of the Order of Carmel:

• Central mountain: Alludes to Mount Carmel, a biblical place associated with the prophet Elijah and a symbol of the path of ascent towards God in the Carmelite tradition.
• Cross at the summit: Indicates that the spiritual ascent culminates in Christ; it also evokes the reforms and spiritual emphases of the history of the Order.
• Three stars: An interpretation of pilgrimage indicates that the lower star represents Carmelites on the way and the upper ones those who have culminated the holy mountain. Another typological reading associates them with figures such as Elijah, Christ and Mary.
• Crown above the coat of arms: Indicates patronage and dignity; in devotional terms it refers to Mary under the title of Carmel.

In devotional heraldry it is usual that the same sign admits several layers of meaning, which enriches contemplation without generating contradiction.

How the scapular is worn and product presentation

The scapular is placed with one piece over the chest and another over the back, with the cord over the shoulders. The measurement of 4.5 x 3.9 cm (1.77 x 1.54 in) favours a discreet use under clothing and makes it easier to remove it for prayer without straining the fabric.

This sacramental model is a good option to buy or to give an original scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel at a very economical price, presented in an individual plastic bag. It can be a beautiful memento for First Communions, baptisms, confirmations, catechism groups, confraternities, etc.

This scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel is a simple and practical devotional sign, intended to accompany daily prayer and to sustain the spiritual commitment proper to the Carmelite tradition.