Clothed in Mary's Love is a Catholic guide to the Brown Scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, its history, meaning, promises, enrollment, and place in Catholic spiritual life. Catholic author and theologian Edward P. Martin explores the Brown Scapular through Carmelite spirituality, Marian devotion, St. Simon Stock, Catholic teaching on sacramentals, and the traditional Scapular Promise-while addressing common misconceptions about salvation and the devotion.

Millions of Catholics wear the Brown Scapular. But what does it really mean?

For centuries, this simple piece of brown cloth has expressed devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary and a desire to live in deeper communion with Jesus Christ. Yet the Brown Scapular is sometimes misunderstood as a lucky charm or even an automatic guarantee of salvation.

It is neither.

Clothed in Mary's Love explains the Brown Scapular as a Catholic sacramental and sign of Marian devotion rooted in the spirituality of the Carmelite tradition.

Inside this Catholic guide, readers will discover: