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| Our Lady of Mount Carmel photo courtesy of Carol Krieger Although there is not one original founder of the Carmelite Order, there are many well-known Carmelite saints, among them St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, St. Therese of Lisieux to name just a few. Let us honor Our Lady of Mount Carmel for the gift of the Brown Scapular to the Carmelites asking for their prayers as we strive to grow closer to Our Lady and her Divine Son. Here is a treat to celebrate the feast day of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. You don't need a recipe for it. All that is required is vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce, and a cookie. You can add sprinkles or cherries if you want to go all out. Celebrate this beautiful feast of the Carmelites and enjoy your sunday!  |
This lovely statue of Our Lady of Mount Carmel belongs to a dear friend of mine, Carol Krieger. Carol and I have been friends for over 25 years. This beautiful statue was a gift to her and holds a treasured spot at her home. She was kind enough to photograph it for this blog post.
Our Blessed Mother is known under many titles. On July 16 we acknowledge her under the title of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. It was on July 16, 1251, that the Blessed Mother appeared to St. Simon Stock with the Christ Child in her right arm and the brown scapular in her left. She told Simon that any Carmelite who died wearing the brown scapular would be saved. This is a special privilege given to the Carmelites.
To learn more about the founding of the Carmelite Order, St. Simon Stock, and other Carmelite saints go to the following links:
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