Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Sunday, July 14, 2024
This Meeting Mary event focused on Our Lady of Mount Carmel (feast day July 16). It allowed participants to learn about the significance of the scapular and its deep connection to the Carmelites and devotion to Mary. Scapulars were created as a sign of devotion to Our Lady of Mount Carmel, meant to symbolize a person's commitment to live a life of prayer, humility, and protection under the care of Mary. The scapular serves as both a reminder of the promise of salvation and a call to live faithfully in imitation of Christ and His Blessed Mother.
In commemoration of these teachings, participants stitched their own scapulars to take home as a personal reminder of their devotion to Our Lady of Mount Carmel. The ADMA-Y facilitators took time to explain that the scapular was not just a physical object but a spiritual tool, encouraging the wearer to live out their faith more fully and seek Mary's intercession.
The event offered participants a hands-on way to connect with the tradition of the scapular, understanding its importance in both personal devotion and the broader Catholic faith.
