On the 16th of July, we celebrate the Feast of the Our Lady of Mount Carmel.
The Our Lady’s image, often depicted as a loving mother offering the Brown Scapular, is a powerful symbol of divine protection, maternal care, and spiritual commitment. The devotion to Our Lady of Mount Carmel in the Philippines is not just a religious tradition—it is a way of life that reflects the Filipino people's longing for comfort, guidance, and hope amid life’s challenges.
Throughout the Philippines, from coastal towns to mountain provinces, chapels and parishes dedicated to Our Lady of Mount Carmel are centers of vibrant faith communities. Her feast day, celebrated every July 16, is marked by novenas, processions, and Masses that draw thousands of devotees. For many Filipinos, wearing the Brown Scapular is an outward expression of inner devotion and a pledge to live a life aligned with Christ’s teachings through the example and intercession of His mother.
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