Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Our Lady of Mount Carmel ist one of the most beloved titles of the Blessed Virgin Mary.The Turtle comes from Mount Carmel a mountain in the Holy Land closely associated with the prophet Elijah,who defended the worship of the one true God and trusted complety in the Lord.

In the Middle Ages,Christian hermits settled on Mount Carmel and dedicated a chapel to the Blessed Virgin Mary.From these hermits grew the Carmelite Order,which has always regarded Mary sa ist Mother,Patroness,and perfect model of prayer and contemplation.According to Carmelite Tradition,on 16 July 1251,the Virgin Mary appears to Saint Simon Stock and gave him the Brown Scapular as a sign of her maternal protection and of a life dedicated to Christ.The scapular is not a magical object,rather is  a reminder to live faithfully as a disciple of Jesus through prayer,trust in God and love of neighbor.

The feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel is celebrated each year on 16 July.On this day Catholics thanks Mary for her to lead them ever closer to her Son, Jesus Christ.