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The Brown Scapular – The Inner Life – July 16, 2025

Patrick Conleyby Patrick Conley

Fr. Michael-Joseph Paris joins Patrick for his debut to discuss Our Lady of Mount Carmel and the Brown Scapular

  • (4:32) What is the spirituality of the Carmelites?
  • What makes our lady of mount Carmel different than other titles of Mary?
  • (12:41) What is a sacramental?
  • Pat – Every time I wear a scapular at work, they usually rip apart. If I get a new one, do I need to be re-enrolled? I also have a brown scapular medal. I was told by a Carmelite at Holy Hill that you do not have to have a prayer said over you if you replace the medal, but you do if you have a cloth one. Am I right or wrong. This was years ago.

(20:22) Break 1

  • What is the history of the Brown Scapular?
  • What is enrollment to the Brown Scapular?
  • (28:15) Diane – I wear a medal, scapular medal. Supposed to be the same as cloth. Is that true and what has to be in place. Medal or cloth?
  • Madonna – What is it with the different colors of scapulars, pink, blue, purple, etc.? Does that have anything to do with it?
  • (32:46) Mary – I’ve been wearing one for 3 years. Is it inappropriate to wear it outside your clothing?
  • Gina – My sister and I wore the scapular. Started 10 years ago. We got invested. Every time I think of that, I think of my sister.

(38:55) Break 2

  • What are the promises of the brown scapular?
  • (43:05) Juliana – If you’re wearing a formal dress, could you pin the scapular or medal inside the garment or does it have to be worn around the neck?
  • (45:14) Mike – How do you dispose of the scapular when it’s time for a new one?
  • Kelly – My mother died in the hospital. Wore it for forever. Hospital staff took it off. I didn’t put it back on her. I’ve always been concerned about that.

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Patrick Conley

Patrick Conley

Patrick Conley was born, raised, and baptized in Wisconsin in a Protestant tradition. After meeting his wife, Kendra, through an Evangelical ministry at the University of Minnesota, they entered the Catholic Church in 2010. They listened to Relevant Radio, specifically The Inner Life, while preparing to enter the Church. Conley now holds a degree in theology from Oxford University and has served the Church in both academic theology and grassroots pastoral ministry. Conley teaches religion classes in a Catholic elementary school, serves as his parish Director of Religious Education, and is in formation for the permanent diaconate. He also hosts Practicing Catholic on Relevant Radio, exclusive to the Minneapolis area’s airwaves, and is a traveling presenter for the Catherine of Siena Institute apostolate. He lives in rural Wisconsin with his wife and their bulldogs, Georgie and Bingley.