*** *** *** For centuries the Carmelites, their saints and theologians, have promoted this special devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary.

— The tradition of the Scapular is a Marian devotional practice which has spread to Catholics around the world. Pope Paul VI said: “Let the faithful hold in high esteem the practices and devotions to the Blessed Virgin… the Rosary and the Scapular of Carmel.”
— The Scapular symbolizes Our Lady’s special protection and calls the wearers to consecrate themselves to her in a special way. In 1726, the feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel was extended to the universal Church by Benedict XIII.